Screwtape Proposes a Toast. Illustrated

Screwtape Proposes a Toast is a witty and thought-provoking sequel to C. S. Lewis’s classic work The Screwtape Letters. Once again, readers are thrust into the world of Screwtape, a senior devil, as he delivers a satirical after-dinner speech to a gathering of young demons graduating from the "Tempters' Training College." In his address, Screwtape reflects on the progress made in leading humans astray and offers cunning strategies for further corrupting human souls in the modern world.With sharp humor and biting social commentary, Lewis uses Screwtape’s speech to critique societal trends, politics, education, and morality, highlighting how subtle temptations can lead individuals and cultures toward moral decay. The piece masterfully blends wit with deep philosophical insights about the nature of evil, free will, and the battle for the human soul.Screwtape Proposes a Toast offers both a continuation of the devilish perspective seen in The Screwtape Letters and an engaging commentary on post-war society, making it a must-read for fans of Lewis’s satirical works and those interested in moral and spiritual reflection.