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Facing the Fiend - Satan as a Literary Character (Paperback)
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Facing the Fiend - Satan as a Literary Character (Paperback)
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Satan is not a theological concept, but a literary construct.
'Facing the Fiend' places the character within a well-defined
literary tradition. Satan is established to be a highly ambiguous
figure, who plays a central narrative role in a wide variety of
texts. Acknowledging that the character of the devil is inherently
problematic, Eva Marta Baillie deftly argues that the Satan of the
Christian faith can be best understood 'phenomenologically' -
through his roles and functions in stories. The author goes on to
construct a detailed and wide-ranging picture of Satan's depictions
in literature, presented with persuasive flair and a strong command
of the subject matter. Discourse similarly touches upon wider
issues of evil, and how it too is best understood in a literary
context. 'Facing the Fiend' offers an intriguing insight into the
cultural representations of Satan, making for a thought-provoking
and engaging read. Such a comprehensive study will appeal to those
with an academic interest in the relationship between theology and
literature, as well as to the general reader curious about the
portrayal of religion in works of fiction.
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