The Devil in a Forest

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by Gene Wolfe

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Is this novel based on or inspired by the carol "Good King Wenceslas"?
Shane Duquette It is indeed! This snippet is included in the book:

Hither, page, and stand by me,
If thou knowst it, telling
Yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what hi…moreIt is indeed! This snippet is included in the book:

Hither, page, and stand by me,
If thou knowst it, telling
Yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?
Sire, he lives a good league hence,
Underneath the mountain
Right against the forest fence
By Saint Agnes fountain.(less)
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