The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feat
The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a Feather is a satirical novel written by Anonymous. It follows the story of Parson Church, a pious man who is determined to save the souls of his parishioners. However, his efforts are thwarted by the Devil, who has taken up residence in the village and is determined to lead the people astray. The novel follows Parson Church as he attempts to battle the Devil and his minions, while also trying to save the souls of his parishioners. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman who may be the Devil's daughter, and a mysterious stranger who may be an angel. The novel is a humorous look at the battle between good and evil, and the power of faith and prayer. It is a lighthearted and entertaining read, and a great way to explore the power of faith and prayer.
By Anonymous · First published 1817 · Genre: Satire, Fable, Fiction · 962 words
First lines
OLD LUCIFER came on earth one day, / When he was in merry plight, / To look for a meal of dainty prey, / To pamper his appetite!
He stalk'd thro' the courts of law, but grinn'd / To find stale picking was there; / For his maw both BENCH and BAR had thinn'd, / And all look'd devilish bare.
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Genres
- Satire — The title of the book implies a humorous and satirical take on the relationship between the Devil and Parson Church, suggesting that the book is a satire.
- Fable — The title of the book also implies a moral lesson, suggesting that the book is a fable.
- Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is written by an anonymous author.
- Religious Fiction — The book is likely to contain religious themes, as it features the Devil and Parson Church in its title.
Tags
(John) · Church · England · J · Trials · Trials (Sodomy) · approximately 1780-approximately 1825 · approximately 1825 · ask · came · catch · church, j. (john), approximately 1780
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The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feather is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anonymous, dated 1817 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anonymous
- Date: 1817 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Fable, Fiction, Religious Fiction
- Length: 962 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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