The Demon (1918)

The Demon is a novel written by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov in 1918. The story revolves around a demon who has been wandering the earth for centuries, searching for a human soul that will satisfy his thirst for love and redemption. One day, he meets a young princess named Tamara and becomes obsessed with her, hoping that she will be the one to finally fulfill his desires.As the demon tries to win Tamara's heart, he must contend with her strong faith and the protective nature of her family and friends. Meanwhile, Tamara struggles with her own feelings towards the demon, torn between her religious beliefs and her attraction to him.The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. Lermontov's vivid descriptions of the demon's inner turmoil and his interactions with Tamara and other characters make for a compelling and thought-provoking read. The Demon is considered one of Lermontov's masterpieces and a classic of Russian literature.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.