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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.
