03371cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000540012624500320018026400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850509260042950802040135552013230155953400450288265300180292765300240294565300210296985600430299031754UtSlPG20260610133726.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a21009055 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aRudwin, Maximilian J.q(Maximilian Josef),d1885-10aDevil Stories: An Anthology 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2010-03-240 aThe 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. aProduced 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.) a"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.) nOriginal publication data not identified aShort stories aDevil in literature aDevil -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31754