Iblis in Paradise: A Story of the Temptation (1908)

""Iblis In Paradise: A Story Of The Temptation"" is a novel written by George Roe and first published in 1908. The story revolves around the character of Iblis, who is known as the devil or Satan in Islamic mythology. The novel is a retelling of the story of Adam and Eve from the perspective of Iblis, who is portrayed as a tragic figure rather than an evil one.The story begins with Iblis being banished from heaven for refusing to bow down to Adam, the first man created by God. Iblis is filled with anger and resentment towards God and Adam and decides to take revenge by tempting Adam and Eve to disobey God's commandment not to eat from the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden.The novel explores the psychological and emotional turmoil of Iblis as he tries to manipulate Adam and Eve into committing the sin of disobedience. It also delves into the themes of free will, temptation, and the consequences of sin.The writing style of the novel is descriptive and poetic, with vivid imagery and metaphors used to convey the emotions and thoughts of the characters. The novel is a unique take on the biblical story of Adam and Eve, providing a fresh perspective on the role of Iblis in the fall of humanity.Overall, ""Iblis In Paradise: A Story Of The Temptation"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores complex themes and provides an alternative viewpoint on a well-known story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.