The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts by Daniel Defoe
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"The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. The work explores the figure of the Devil, tracing his origins and actions from his fall from Heaven to his ongoing influence over mankind. Defoe presents this narrative in a manner that is both serious and satirical, suggesting a complex view of the Devil not
just as a force of evil, but also as a subject capable of humor and folly. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to explore the nature and history of the Devil, challenging preconceived notions that have been formed through cultural fears and religious interpretations. Defoe begins with a reflection on humanity's perception of the Devil, questioning the terror he instills in people's imaginations. He asserts that the real history of the Devil is both necessary and beneficial to understand in order to grasp the motives behind his actions throughout human history. Defoe suggests that although the Devil has been cast in a negative light, his antics can be seen in a more humorous context, setting the tone for a work that delves into serious themes while simultaneously challenging the common depictions of evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
|---|---|
| Title | The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts |
| Credits |
Produced by Michael Roe, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 36.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Devil -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31053 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 840 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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