The Screwtape Letters
The Screwtape Letters
C. S. Lewis
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The Screwtape Letters

The Screwtape Letters

C. S. Lewis
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C. S. Lewis
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In the shadowed corridors of perdition, where malice brews and schemes unfurl, C. S. Lewis unveils a diabolical masterpiece, "The Screwtape Letters." Through the ingenious narrative device of letters, readers are ushered into the malevolent musings of Screwtape, a high-ranking tempter in the infernal hierarchy, as he mentors his inexperienced nephew, Wormwood. With wit as sharp as the stakes are high, these epistles reveal the art of temptation, the subtleties of corruption, and the nuances of the human soul’s battleground, all while maintaining a veneer of civility and sophistication that belies their hellish origins. Lewis's work transcends mere satire to probe the depths of morality, spirituality, and human weakness with an insight that is as unsettling as it is enlightening. Each letter is a mirror reflecting the human condition, distorted by vice yet salvageable by virtue. "The Screwtape Letters" stands as a timeless testament to the enduring struggle between good and evil, offering readers not only a series of cautionary tales but a roadmap to triumph through faith and wisdom. In its pages, the devilish becomes divine, and the reader is invited to navigate the narrow path between, armed with laughter, insight, and a renewed vigilance against the subtler snares of temptation.

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Released
1942
1 Feb
Length
222
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Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Really good. - Dominic D'Agostino
She's the sort of woman who lives for others - you can tell the others by their hunted expression.
— C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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