The Story of the Devil (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162764542)

The Story of the Devil is a book written by Arturo Graf, which explores the historical and cultural significance of the figure of the Devil throughout human history. The book delves into various religious traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as well as pagan beliefs and folklore, to trace the evolution of the Devil as a symbol of evil and temptation. The author examines the Devil's portrayal in literature, art, and music, and discusses how the Devil has been used as a metaphor for various social and political issues throughout history. Through his analysis, Graf reveals the complex and multifaceted nature of the Devil as a cultural icon, and challenges readers to reconsider their preconceived notions about this controversial figure.Overall, The Story of the Devil is a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of one of the most enduring and fascinating figures in human history. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the Devil's cultural significance, and sheds light on the ways in which this figure has shaped our collective consciousness over time.1931. Graf is one of the foremost of modern Italian scholars and men of letters. Not only did he excel as a poet, but he possessed a mastery of Italian prose style. According to Graf, Civilization has conquered Hell and has, forever, redeemed us from the Devil Satan, Lucifer as the personification of evil, is a legend, not history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arturo Graf
ISBN-10: 1162764546
ISBN-13: 9781162764542
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d