The Sorrows of Satan
1896, the first Tauchnitz edition in two volumes
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Printing Details
First thus. Hardback, two volumes (complete). Bound in the original red cloth with gilt titling to spine and printed black design to spine and upper boards. Each 15.5 × 11.5cm, 304pp, 286pp. Published as part of the "Collection of British and American Authors" series, appearing as Volumes 3111 & 3112.
This Faustian novel follows the story of a penniless, starving author Geoffrey Tempest whose fortunes change after he receives three letters. The first is from a friend in Australia who has made his fortune and offers to introduce him to a good friend who might be able to lift him from poverty. The second is a note from a solicitor detailing that he has inherited a fortune from a deceased relative. The third is a letter of introduction from a foreign aristocrat called Lucio, who befriends him and proceeds to be his guide in how best to use his newfound wealth. Tempest remains blissfully unaware throughout the novel, despite warnings from people he meets, that Lucio is the earthly incarnation of the Devil. Will Tempest find redemption or will the Devil?
Condition
An attractive set. The books are in good strong readable condition, the rear board of volume 2 has loss to the cloth at the bottom corner but is nearly the same colour (see pic 2). The pages are clean, with a neat pencilled name to each volume, and the bindings are secure. Light rubbing to the corners, and a hint of a lean to the spines.
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£40.00
