The Devil (1908)

By Adriaan Schade Van Westrum

Book Overview

The Devil is a novel written by Adriaan Schade Van Westrum in 1908. The book is a story of a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for wealth and power. The protagonist, Jan van der Loo, is a successful businessman who is dissatisfied with his life and wants more. He meets a mysterious man who offers him a deal ������� in exchange for his soul, he will receive all the riches and power he desires.Jan agrees to the deal and becomes incredibly wealthy, but soon realizes that he has made a terrible mistake. He is tormented by guilt and haunted by the devil, who constantly reminds him of his bargain. Jan's life spirals out of control as he tries to escape the devil's grasp and redeem himself.The Devil is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the consequences of making deals with the devil. It is a thought-provoking and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of morality, temptation, and redemption. The book is a classic of Dutch literature and has been translated into several languages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054887185X
• ISBN13: 9780548871850
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"