Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2010-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 442 Rudwin, Maximilian J. (Maximilian Josef) 1885 Rudwin, Maximilian Josef 21009055 Devil Stories: An Anthology The devil in a nunnery, by F.O. Mann -- Belphagor; or, The marriage of the devil, by N. Machiavelli -- The devil and Tom Walker, by W. Irving -- From the memoirs of Satan, by W. Hauff -- St. John's eve, by N.V. Gógol; tr. by Isabel F. Hapgood -- The devil's wager, by W.M. Thackeray -- The painter's bargain, by W.M. Thackeray -- Bon-Bon, by E.A. Poe -- The printer's devil, anonymous -- The devil's mother-in-law, by F. Caballero; tr. by J.H. Ingram -- The generous gambler, by C.P. Baudelaire; tr. by A. Symons -- The three low masses, by A. Daudet; tr. by R. Routledge -- Devil-puzzlers, by F.B. Perkins -- The devil's round, by C. Deulin; tr. by Isabel Bruce -- The legend of Mont St.-Michel, by G. de Maupassant -- The demon pope, by R. Garnett -- Madam Lucifer, by R. Garnett -- Lucifer, by A. France; tr. by A. Allinson -- The devil, by M. Górky; tr. by L. Wiener -- The devil and the old man, by J. Masefield. Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Devil Stories: An Anthology" by Maximilian J. Rudwin is a collection of tales centered around the figure of the Devil, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together a variety of stories that explore different interpretations and representations of the Devil in literature, showcasing both the humorous and horrifying aspects of his character. Each tale delves into the relationship between humanity and evil, reflecting on moral dilemmas and the consequences of one's choices. The opening of the anthology presents a comprehensive introduction that sets the stage for understanding the significance of the Devil in literature. It discusses the enduring fascination with the figure of Satan throughout history, highlighting how the archetype has evolved from a medieval antagonist to a multifaceted character in modern narratives. The included stories draw from diverse cultural backgrounds and time periods, demonstrating the universal theme of temptation and moral conflict inherent in dealings with the Devil. Additionally, the specific selections such as "The Devil in a Nunnery" and "The Devil and Tom Walker" promise a mix of adventure, satire, and moral lessons, giving readers a taste of the rich tapestry of devilish tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Devil in literature Devil -- Fiction PN Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 601428 601437 2024-09-13T11:40:31.848273 2023-09-14T05:56:11.363460 text/html text/html 602928 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/html; charset=utf-8 224677 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 297549 2024-09-13T11:40:43.549249 application/epub+zip 303672 2024-09-13T11:40:34.720214 application/epub+zip 303672 2024-09-13T11:40:33.220246 application/epub+zip 541082 2024-09-13T11:40:50.036139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470252 2024-09-13T11:40:42.155172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469384 2022-09-14T14:40:17.237120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518082 2024-09-13T11:40:30.380254 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 525169 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=utf-8 208885 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 517637 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 207681 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 517645 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 207414 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22545 2024-09-13T11:40:50.193130 application/rdf+xml 11607 2024-09-13T11:40:33.618243 image/jpeg 3046 2024-09-13T11:40:33.416208 image/jpeg 281854 2024-09-13T11:40:31.899249 application/octet-stream application/zip