Publisher's Synopsis
""The Devil"" by Leo Tolstoy is a novel that explores the themes of morality, religion, and the struggle between good and evil. The story follows the life of a wealthy landowner named Yevgeny Ivanovich, who becomes disillusioned with his life of luxury and indulgence. He seeks spiritual guidance from a local monk, but his newfound faith is challenged when he becomes entangled in a love triangle with two women.As Yevgeny's inner turmoil intensifies, he begins to see the devil as a real force in the world, tempting him towards sin and leading him astray from his spiritual path. The novel delves into the nature of evil and the human psyche, as Yevgeny grapples with his own demons and the choices he must make to overcome them.Tolstoy's writing is known for its philosophical depth and emotional complexity, and ""The Devil"" is no exception. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the struggle between good and evil that lies at the heart of all human experience.After talking to Samokhin, Eugene returned to the house as depressed as if he had committed a crime. In the first place she had understood him, believed that he wanted to see her, and desired it herself. Secondly that other woman, Anna Prokhorova, evidently knew of it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
