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Description

A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to Our Father Below. At once...

Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Wormwood: A young apprentice devil
  • Screwtape: Wormwood's uncle, a senior devil
  • The Christian: Referred to as "the patient' this particular man is under the 'care' of Wormwood who is supposed to secure his damnation

Memorable Quotes

  • “Hell is "All Noise". Silence allows you to reflect and connect to God.”

First Sentence

My dear Wormwood, I note what you say about guiding your patient's read and taking care that he sees a good deal of his material friend.

Authors & Contributors

  1. C. S. Lewis (Author)
 

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