The Devil's Imagine in Giovanni Papini's Works

Giovanni Papini's works have always been remarkable and surprising. Controversy could easily be found in his texts. His focus did not dwell on just one theme for too long; he had the ability to write about philosophy and religion or about good and evil at the same time. Papini's personal struggle was related to his faith. First an atheist, focused especially on philosophical themes; then a converted to Catholicism, combining philosophy and religion in his writings: this is Giovanni Papini's personality. This article will focus on one of the main figures that come from religion: the Devil. The Italian philosopher has the courage to approach from different and surprising angles the story of Evil. He has tried to find new ways in shaping the image of the Devil in both the Catholic religion, as well as in Islamism.