The Three Devils

The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's and Goethe's with Other Essays is a book written by David Masson, a Scottish literary critic and historian. The book is a collection of essays that explores the concept of the devil as depicted in the works of three prominent writers - Martin Luther, John Milton, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first section of the book focuses on Luther's interpretation of the devil, as seen in his famous treatise, ""On the Bondage of the Will"". Masson examines Luther's ideas about free will and predestination, and how they relate to the devil's role in human affairs. The second section of the book deals with Milton's portrayal of Satan in his epic poem, ""Paradise Lost"". Masson analyzes the character of Satan and his rebellion against God, as well as Milton's use of language and imagery to convey his ideas. The third section of the book explores Goethe's depiction of the devil in his play, ""Faust"". Masson looks at the character of Mephistopheles and his relationship with Faust, as well as the themes of temptation and redemption in the play. In addition to these three main essays, the book also includes several other essays on related topics, such as the devil in folklore and the devil in modern literature. Overall, The Three Devils offers a comprehensive and insightful look at the devil as a literary figure, and how different writers have interpreted and portrayed him throughout history.1874. Contents: The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's and Goethe's; Shakespeare and Goethe; Milton's Youth; Dryden and the Literature of the Restoration; Dean Swift; and How Literature May Illustrate 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.