The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's; With Other Essays

The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's; With Other Essays is a collection of critical essays by David Masson, published in the late 19th century. The central essay examines the representations of evil through the perspectives of Martin Luther, John Milton, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, each reflecting their unique beliefs and cultural contexts. Masson analyzes Luther's personal adversary, Milton's tragic Satan, and Goethe's cynical Mephistopheles, highlighting their existential significance in literature and society.