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The Screwtape Letters is an epistolary novel by C. S. Lewis that was first published in 1942. The novel is presented as a series of letters from the demon Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood. The letters provide insights into demonic strategies to corrupt and damn human souls. Screwtape specifically advises Wormwood on how to tempt a British man referred to as "the Patient" away from Christianity and toward damnation. The book is a satirical exploration of human nature and the nature of evil, and it has been adapted for the stage and radio.
Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Screwtape, and explanations of important quotes from The Screwtape Letters.
