Project Gutenberg 2010-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 1399 Rudwin, Maximilian J. (Maximilian Josef) 1885 Rudwin, Maximilian Josef 21009055 Devil Stories: An Anthology The devil in a nunnery, by F.O. Mann -- Belphagor; or, The marriage of the devil, by N. Machiavelli -- The devil and Tom Walker, by W. Irving -- From the memoirs of Satan, by W. Hauff -- St. John's eve, by N.V. Gógol; tr. by Isabel F. Hapgood -- The devil's wager, by W.M. Thackeray -- The painter's bargain, by W.M. Thackeray -- Bon-Bon, by E.A. Poe -- The printer's devil, anonymous -- The devil's mother-in-law, by F. Caballero; tr. by J.H. Ingram -- The generous gambler, by C.P. Baudelaire; tr. by A. Symons -- The three low masses, by A. Daudet; tr. by R. Routledge -- Devil-puzzlers, by F.B. Perkins -- The devil's round, by C. Deulin; tr. by Isabel Bruce -- The legend of Mont St.-Michel, by G. de Maupassant -- The demon pope, by R. Garnett -- Madam Lucifer, by R. Garnett -- Lucifer, by A. France; tr. by A. Allinson -- The devil, by M. Górky; tr. by L. Wiener -- The devil and the old man, by J. Masefield. Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Devil Stories: An Anthology" by Maximilian J. Rudwin is a collection of tales centered around the figure of the Devil, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together a variety of stories that explore different interpretations and representations of the Devil in literature, showcasing both the humorous and horrifying aspects of his character. Each tale delves into the relationship between humanity and evil, reflecting on moral dilemmas and the consequences of one's choices. The opening of the anthology presents a comprehensive introduction that sets the stage for understanding the significance of the Devil in literature. It discusses the enduring fascination with the figure of Satan throughout history, highlighting how the archetype has evolved from a medieval antagonist to a multifaceted character in modern narratives. The included stories draw from diverse cultural backgrounds and time periods, demonstrating the universal theme of temptation and moral conflict inherent in dealings with the Devil. Additionally, the specific selections such as "The Devil in a Nunnery" and "The Devil and Tom Walker" promise a mix of adventure, satire, and moral lessons, giving readers a taste of the rich tapestry of devilish tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories Devil in literature Devil -- Fiction PN Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 601559 2025-08-13T06:12:20.464660 text/html 602928 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/html 321787 2025-08-13T06:12:32.828586 application/epub+zip 327648 2025-08-13T06:12:24.637627 application/epub+zip 312702 2025-08-13T06:12:22.817679 application/epub+zip 578216 2025-08-13T06:12:38.938563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507496 2025-08-13T06:12:31.333631 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469384 2022-09-14T14:40:17.237120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525332 2025-08-13T06:12:19.122679 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 525169 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 517637 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 517645 2021-01-06T08:41:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23304 2025-08-13T06:12:39.092535 application/rdf+xml 11576 2025-08-13T06:12:23.400639 image/jpeg 3031 2025-08-13T06:12:23.108649 image/jpeg 208885 2021-01-06T08:41:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 207681 2021-01-06T08:41:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 224677 2021-01-06T08:41:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 207414 2021-01-06T08:41:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 303338 2025-08-13T06:12:20.508667 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog