When I was in junior high school (a long time ago), we were reading a book and then a parent complained and the school caved, so we were not permitted to finish it. I was really enjoying it, and would like to read it now if only I knew the title.
Here's the basic plot: it's a take on the biblical Job story in which God and Satan are putting a man through some tests; however, as I remember it, it is told as if God and Satan are backstage in a theatre and Job is on stage responding to their directions. Again, this was a long time ago, so I may not have it exactly right. Any help will be appreciated--thanks!
2006-07-18 19:22:09 · 6 answers · asked by j14456um 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Because it was a long time ago, I suppose it could have been a circus though I remember it as a theatre.
2006-07-18 19:32:41 · update #1
hey
is the background not set in a circus?
If it is then the book u could be looking for is JB: a Play in verse by Archibald MacLeish. "Modern poetic version of the biblical Book of Job which attempts to relate the concept of goodness to contemporary life"
U can get it off Amazon
I dont know where about u are but i believe you can get it at the major bookstores
2006-07-18 19:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Redhot 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't know that story but Mark twain did the same thing in a story called letters from the earth with satan writting to gabreil about the people of earth so maybe check the author for other like stories. Also read letter to earth where an angel sends a report to a man wanting a favour from god.
2006-07-19 02:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by ostrom57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it sounds a bit...like the introduction of Faust, and if you haven't got to finish it....but now so many writers wrote Faust, - Marlow,Goethe,Heine,Lenau,Thomas Mann,Puskin, Lermontov, Espronceda, Paul Valery ...etc, It's about the pact that Satan is making with Dr. Faust, he promises him everything he wants in life for his soul in eternity. And in the beginning God and Satan are preparing the set, and Satan asks permission to God if he could try to corrupt him, it's like a bet
2006-07-19 02:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Icarus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB: A Play in Verse
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0573610916/104-7024853-2367932?v=glance&n=283155
Best answer?
2006-07-19 02:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by bill_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds interesting. Sorry I can't help you but will check the answers to see if someone else can.
2006-07-19 02:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea. but what an intruiging question. sounds interesting. also. you're welcome, and thank you.
2006-07-19 02:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋