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The History of the Devil - Softcover

Defoe, Daniel

 
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Synopsis

Reproduction of 1727 second edition. History of the Devil, as well ancient as modern: in two parts. Part I. Containing a state of the devil's circumstances, and the various turns of his affairs, from his expulsion out of Heaven, to the creation of man; with remarks on the several mistakes concerning the reason and manner of his fall. Also his proceedings with mankind ever since Adam, to the first planting of the Christian religion in the world. Part II. Containing his more private conduct, down to the present times: his government, his appearances, his manner of working, and the tools he works with.

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About the Author

Daniel Defoe ( 1660 – 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural. He was also a pioneer of economic journalism.

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