Satire and dark comedy · Classics
The Screwtape Letters
A senior demon, Screwtape, writes letters advising his nephew Wormwood on how to lead a man away from faith. The inverted view lets C. S. Lewis explore temptation and everyday moral failings.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1942
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 272
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you enjoy clever Christian satire and reflections on temptation and self-deception.
Skip this if you want a novel with a developed plot or are uninterested in religious ideas.
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Quick answers about The Screwtape Letters
- What is The Screwtape Letters about?
- A senior demon, Screwtape, writes letters advising his nephew Wormwood on how to lead a man away from faith. The inverted view lets C. S. Lewis explore temptation and everyday moral failings.
- Who should read The Screwtape Letters?
- Read it if you enjoy clever Christian satire and reflections on temptation and self-deception. Skip it if you want a novel with a developed plot or are uninterested in religious ideas.
- How long and how fast is The Screwtape Letters?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 272 pages, first published in 1942.
- Does The Screwtape Letters have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Screwtape Letters for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Screwtape Letters; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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