The Demon Lover
This study guide will help you analyze the short story “The Demon Lover” by Elizabeth Bowen. You can also find a summary of the text, as well as inspiration for interpreting it and putting it into perspective.
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Title: “The Demon Lover” (1945)
Author: Elizabeth Bowen
Genre: Short story
Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) was an Irish-British writer. In her novels and short stories, Bowen often explored themes such as ordinary life, innocence, and betrayal, and many of her fiction is set in wartime London. Bowen is also known for her ghost stories, including “The Demon Lover”, which was published in the collection The Demon Lover and Other Stories in 1945.
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