The Devil and Daniel Webster - Couverture rigide

Benét, Stephen Vincent

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1528770935 ISBN 13 : 9781528770934

Editeur : Read Books, 2022

Synopsis

Based on real events from the life of a prominent American lawyer, Daniel Webster, this short story explores themes of patriotism, slavery, and Hell as the fictionalised Webster attempts to save a man's soul from the Devil.

First published in 1936, The Devil and Daniel Webster was written by Stephen Vincent Benét. An allegorical exploration of what it means to be American, the short story plays on real events. It utilises fictionalised versions of real people in US history to explore the country's obsession with freedom and independence.

Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was a prominent lawyer in the nineteenth century, arguing over 200 cases before the Supreme Court. In this short story, he attempts to save a man's soul and puts his persuasive powers to the test against the harshest judge of all: the Devil.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Read Books
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1528770935
• ISBN 13: 9781528770934
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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