Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
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| Author | Blunt, Wilfrid Scawen, 1840-1922 |
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| Title | Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a poetic drama written during the late 19th century. This unique work explores deep philosophical and theological questions through a narrative centered on Satan, who seeks reconciliation with God after a long history of rebellion. The book serves as a dramatic reflection on the nature of good and evil, humanity's place in the universe, and the irony of divine justice. In the story, Satan appears in the antechamber of Heaven, expressing a desire to make peace with God and address the perceived flaws in His creation of humanity. As he engages in a profound dialogue with God, Satan unveils the consequences of human actions, highlighting the devastation brought about by mankind's greed and cruelty over time. The themes of arrogance, redemption, and the struggle between light and darkness permeate the text, culminating in a poignant exploration of the moral implications of God's choices and human behavior. The narrative ultimately challenges readers to reconsider traditional notions of good and evil, making it a thought-provoking piece of Victorian literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33193 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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