Publisher's Synopsis
The Miracles of Antichrist is a novel by Selma Lagerlof, a Swedish author and Nobel Prize winner. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named David Holm. David is a thief and a drunkard who has lost his faith in God and humanity. One day, he meets a mysterious stranger who claims to be the Antichrist and offers to help David turn his life around.The Antichrist takes David on a journey through Europe, performing miracles and gathering followers along the way. David is initially skeptical of the Antichrist's powers, but as he witnesses more and more of his miracles, he begins to believe that he truly is the son of Satan.As the Antichrist's influence grows, David becomes increasingly conflicted about his role in the movement. He is torn between his desire for redemption and his fear of the consequences of following the Antichrist. In the end, David must make a choice that will determine the fate of his soul and the world.The Miracles of Antichrist is a powerful exploration of faith, redemption, and the nature of evil. Lagerlof's vivid prose and richly drawn characters make this novel a timeless masterpiece of Swedish literature.1899. In Rome a little group of people came down from the emperor's palace on the Palatine and made their way over the Forum to the Capitol. During the day just completed his councilors had asked the emperor if they might not raise a temple to him on Rome's holy mountain. But Augustus had not immediately given his consent. He did not know if it would be pleasing to the gods for him to possess a temple next to theirs, and he had answered that he wished first to discover by a nocturnal sacrifice to his genius what their wishes were. Followed by a few faithful retainers, he was now on his way to perform that sacrifice.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.
