Daniel Defoe - The Devil's Story - One-page summary

- Daniel Defoe - The History of the Devil - Summary: The History of the Devil (full title: The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts, 1726) is a satirical, theological, and historical essay written by Daniel Defoe (famous for Robinson Crusoe). Far from being an adventure story, this book is a pseudo-historical and polemical exploration of the existence, influence, and nature of the Devil, aiming to denounce superstition and criticize the religious and political excesses of his time.