Le diable peint par lui-même by J.-A.-S. Collin de Plancy

(10 User reviews)   1901
French
"Le diable peint par lui-même" by J.-A.-S. Collin de Plancy is a collection of whimsical tales and anecdotes written in the early 19th century. The book presents a fictional interview with the Devil, exploring his character beyond the usual depictions of malevolence, promising a blend of humor and philosophical reflection. Central to the narrative ...
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challenge the common beliefs about demons. The opening of this work introduces the concept of the Devil as a character with depth, engaging in a personal dialogue with the author. The narrative begins with a dedication to the author's wife and an introduction, where the Devil expresses his lament over his bad reputation and the misconceptions surrounding his character. He argues that not all tales about him are true and pleads for a fair representation, thus setting the stage for a reflective and possibly sympathetic portrayal. The text hints at various historical and theological perspectives on demons, leading to an exploration of their roles in both folklore and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Deborah Clark
5 months ago

I was searching for something reliable and the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Daniel Lee
1 month ago

From a reader’s standpoint, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I would gladly recommend this to others.

Ashley Nelson
1 week ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Well worth recommending.

Steven Nelson
1 month ago

This came highly recommended and the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. Well worth recommending.

Susan Martin
5 months ago

This immediately felt different because the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. It exceeded all my expectations.

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