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The Sorrows of Satan is a novel written by Marie Corelli, first published in 1895. The story follows the life of a struggling writer named Geoffrey Tempest, who is given the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets a mysterious and wealthy man named Lucio. Lucio offers to help Tempest become a successful author, but at a price �� he must sign a contract that gives Lucio control over his life and work. As Tempest's career takes off, he becomes increasingly isolated and unhappy, and begins to suspect that Lucio may not be the benefactor he seems. He discovers that Lucio is actually Satan, and that he has been using Tempest's talent to spread evil and corruption throughout society. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition and the corrupting influence of power. It explores themes of morality, spirituality, and the nature of evil, and has been praised for its vivid descriptions and engaging characters. Despite its controversial subject matter, The Sorrows of Satan became a bestseller in its time and has remained a popular classic of supernatural fiction.1896. Or the Strange Experience of one Geoffrey Tempest, Millionaire.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.