A senior devil writes letters coaching his nephew on how to tempt a human
What it is about
Screwtape is an experienced devil who writes letters to his nephew Wormwood, a junior tempter. He advises him on how to lead a young man away from faith by using small, everyday temptations. The advice reveals a lot about human weaknesses, with plenty of dry humor.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like thoughtful books on faith, morals and human nature.
What you will get
A short, clever book that is easy to read in chunks. It works as satire and as a guide to self-examination.
Behind the book
The letters first appeared as a weekly series in the Anglican newspaper The Guardian in 1941.
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The Screwtape Letters Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Faith · Temptation · Satire
Length
160 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Screwtape, Wormwood and a man called the Patient.
Setting
Wartime England.
What makes it different
The whole book is told in letters from the devil’s point of view.
Feel
Witty, sharp and challenging.
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