The Devil and Daniel Webster A Deep Dive into Two Classic Radio Adaptations of America's Greatest Supernatural Folk Tale
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Few American stories combine folklore, history, courtroom drama, theology, and supernatural suspense as brilliantly as The Devil and Daniel Webster.
In this special Deep Dive, we compare two outstanding radio adaptations of Stephen Vincent Benét’s enduring masterpiece—a tale that has captivated audiences for nearly a century with its unforgettable battle between Mr. Scratch and America’s greatest lawyer.
What begins as a simple bargain for prosperity soon becomes something far greater: a meditation on freedom…
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