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In 'Prescriptions and Descriptions,' Sutton-Grove attempts to establish rules for practical magic, though unsuccessfully.
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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2004)Susanna Clarke
6. Francis Sutton-Grove (1682–1765), theoretical magician. He wrote two books De Generibus Artium Magicarum Anglorum, 1741, and Prescriptions and Descriptions, 1749. Even Mr Norrell, Sutton-Grove's greatest (and indeed only) admirer, thought that Prescriptions and Descriptions (wherein he attempted to lay down rules for practical magic) was abominably bad, and Mr Norrell's pupil, Jonathan Strange,
This chapter provides an overview of Francis Sutton-Grove, a theoretical magician known for his two books, 'De Generibus Artium Magicarum Anglorum' and 'Prescriptions and Descriptions.' While Sutton-Grove attempted to categorize and regulate practical magic, his works were widely criticized, even by his admirer Mr Norrell and Norrell's pupil Jonathan Strange. The chapter highlights Sutton-Grove's methodical but dry approach to magic, notably excluding traditional magical practices involving animals and fairies.