The Sorrows of Satan, Marie Corelli
The Sorrows of Satan, Marie Corelli
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The Sorrows of Satan

Author: Marie Corelli

Narrator: Finian Silverwood

Unabridged: 16 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/16/2026


Synopsis

"The Sorrows of Satan" by Marie Corelli delves into the Faustian theme, portraying the struggles of Geoffrey Tempest, a penniless author. Tempted by a mysterious millionaire, he exchanges his soul for worldly success. As his fortunes rise, moral dilemmas and tragic consequences unfold, exploring the price of ambition. Corelli weaves a captivating narrative blending the supernatural, romance, and societal critique, leaving readers pondering the cost of personal compromises in the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Undine on January 16, 2015

This is one of those "lost opportunity" sort of novels. The premise of this book was a potentially clever and compelling twist on the Faustian legend. Unfortunately, Corelli, in her inimitable way, turned would-be Gothic tragedy into Monty-Pythonesque vaudeville. Corelli's writing style--melodramatic......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on March 14, 2022

Marie Corelli was the top-selling author of the 1890s in England—a time when the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, H. G. Wells, Mark Twain, and more were writing. So why have you never heard of her? Writing the popular fiction of your era requires not so much talent as a gift for mirrori......more

Goodreads review by Morten on March 02, 2013

This is one of those books that one comes across by accident. It is not featured in any of the anthologies or histories of English literature that the Tweed Mafia produces every year. A Faustian tale with a surprising twist at the end and a rather sympathetic Devil makes this a wonderful read. For t......more