The Demon (1918) - Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov - Bog

The Demon is a novel written by the renowned Russian author, Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov and was published in 1918. The story revolves around the titular character, a demon who is in love with a mortal woman named Tamara. The demon, who has been banished from heaven, sees Tamara and becomes obsessed with her. He decides to pursue her and seduce her, despite knowing that it will ultimately lead to her death.The novel is set in the Caucasus Mountains, and the landscape and culture of the region play a significant role in the story. Lermontov's vivid descriptions of the mountains, forests, and rivers help to create an atmosphere of mystery and danger that adds to the tension of the plot.The Demon is a tragic love story that explores themes of love, passion, and redemption. It is a powerful portrayal of the human condition and the struggle between good and evil. Lermontov's writing style is poetic and lyrical, and his characters are complex and multi-dimensional. The novel is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature and is widely regarded as one of Lermontov's greatest works.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.