The Pomps Of Satan

By Edgar Saltus

Book Overview

The Pomps of Satan is a novel written by Edgar Saltus, first published in 1895. The book is a Gothic tale that explores the themes of sin, temptation, and redemption. The story follows the life of a young man named Paul Verdayne, who is born into a wealthy family and lives a life of luxury and excess. However, as he grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his shallow existence and begins to question the meaning of life.One day, Paul meets a mysterious woman named Madame de Medici, who introduces him to a world of dark secrets and forbidden pleasures. She leads him down a path of sin and temptation, and Paul soon finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and corruption. As he becomes more and more entangled in Madame de Medici's web, Paul begins to realize the true nature of his own desires and the consequences of his actions.The novel is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the struggle between good and evil. Saltus's writing is rich and evocative, with vivid descriptions of the decadent world of the wealthy elite. The Pomps of Satan is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its haunting themes and unforgettable characters.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: 1425495532
• ISBN13: 9781425495534
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"