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Mephistopheles
The Devil in the Modern World
Jeffrey Burton Russell · 1990 · 368 pages
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Jeffrey Burton Russell examines the figure of Mephistopheles through Western history, literature, and theology, tracing how the demon evolved from a theological entity into a complex cultural symbol. The book analyzes portrayals of Mephistopheles in works by Goethe, Marlowe, Bulgakov, and others, revealing how different eras reinterpreted this figure.
An erudite and thought-provoking investigation into evil, temptation, and the cultural meaning of one of the most fascinating characters in the Western tradition.
Book details
| Author | Jeffrey Burton Russell |
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| Year of publication | 1990 |
| Pages | 368 |
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