"Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a thought-provoking poetic drama from the Victorian era that centers around Satan's quest for forgiveness from God. The story unfolds in the entrance to Heaven, where Satan voices his wish to mend the broken relationship with God and discuss the shortcomings he sees in humanity. Through intense discussions between Satan and God, the drama highlights the bad results of human actions, revealing widespread destruction caused by greed and cruelty. The play examines themes of pride, redemption, and the battle between good and evil, while also questioning the fairness of God's plans and mankind's actions, inviting readers to think differently about what is traditionally considered right and wrong.
Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Witness the ultimate face-off as Satan attempts to negotiate peace with God, revealing the devastating consequences of human behavior.
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About the AuthorWilfrid Scawen Blunt, sometimes spelt Wilfred, was an English poet and writer. He and his wife Lady Anne Blunt travelled in the Middle East and were instrumental in preserving the Arabian horse bloodlines through their farm, the Crabbet Arabian Stud. He was best known for his poetry, which appeared in a collected edition in 1914, and also wrote political essays and polemics. He became additionally known for strongly anti-imperialist views that were still uncommon in his time.
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, sometimes spelt Wilfred, was an English poet and writer. He and his wife Lady Anne Blunt travelled in the Middle East and were instrumental in preserving the Arabian horse bloodlines through their farm, the Crabbet Arabian Stud. He was best known for his poetry, which appeared in a collected edition in 1914, and also wrote political essays and polemics. He became additionally known for strongly anti-imperialist views that were still uncommon in his time.
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