The Monster

""The Monster"" is a classic horror novel by American author Edgar Saltus. The story follows the life of a young man named Felix who is born with a physical deformity that makes him an outcast in society. Despite his appearance, Felix possesses a brilliant mind and a deep passion for the arts. He spends much of his life in solitude, honing his creative talents and dreaming of a world where he can be accepted for who he is.However, Felix's life takes a dark turn when he becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman named Rosamund. Driven by his desire to possess her, Felix begins to spiral out of control, committing a series of heinous crimes in an attempt to win her love. As his actions become increasingly violent and erratic, Felix becomes known as ""The Monster"" and is hunted by the police.Throughout the novel, Saltus explores themes of beauty, obsession, and the dark side of human nature. ""The Monster"" is a gripping and unsettling tale that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.