"The Sorrows of Satan" is a mystical, decadent novel by English author Marie Corelli, published in 1895 and becoming the greatest bestseller in the history of Victorian England. The novel is set in London in 1895. Satan walks among men in search of his next plaything to amuse himself, hoping to prove to God that he can corrupt anyone. He wants to find someone worthy who can resist temptation, which will be difficult, as unbelief, corruption, and venality reign supreme. Geoffrey Tempest is a young, impoverished writer barely making ends meet, unsuccessfully trying to sell his novel. While once again pondering his desperate situation, he notices three letters on his table. The first is from a friend in Australia who has struck it rich in gold mining, informing him that he is sending a friend to help Geoffrey escape poverty. The second is a note from an attorney detailing that he has inherited a fortune from a deceased relative. The third is a letter of recommendation from Prince Lucio Rimanez, the "deliverer from poverty" whom his friend from Australia wrote about. Will Geoffrey be able to make the right choice and preserve his talent and soul?.
Author: Marie Corelli
Translator: Vlad Charniy
Pages: 480 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 219x148x25 mm
Series: Elegant Classics
