Letters From The Earth by Mark Twain

By Mary Zihlman on April 16, 2008

Archangel Satan, having been banished for a celestial day for his sarcasm regarding the creation of natural law and mankind, visits the Earth and writes letters to his friends, the Archangel's Michael and Gabriel, about his discoveries of mankind and their beliefs.

With irrepressibly funny, some might say blasphemous, and sarcastic insight into our beliefs' inconsistencies, Satan points out the flaws in how mankind perceives God.

It seems evidently clear the author had fun with the notion of "heaven", filled with "... not a single feature in it that he (mankind) actually values." like harps, singing all day, prayers never answered, monitany, and a lack of sex!

The author has Satan, with his quick silver tongue, cleverly and convincingly argue the Law of Nature, created by God, IS the Law of God. He devilishly draws you into agreement with his original presentation that as the Law of God and the Laws of Nature cannot be disobeyed, mankind is a blameless, innocent fool to be pitied.

Just as you would expect of Satan! Ha Ha