The Screwtape Letters

Interesting Facts

• The book is written in the form of letters from the senior demon Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood, who is a junior and inexperienced demon.
• The primary goal of Screwtape's letters is to instruct Wormwood in the art of tempting humans and diverting them from the Christian faith.
• The book is a satirical work in which the author uses irony and sarcasm to discuss moral and spiritual issues.
• The work touches on themes of human weakness, sin, temptation, and spiritual struggle.
• The book was written during World War II and reflects many of the moral and ethical dilemmas of that time.
• Lewis uses the characters of demons to show how easily people can be deceived and led astray.
• Despite its dark theme, the book is filled with humor and witty observations about human nature.