This chilling tale of lust, deception and greed, first published anonymously in 1877, allowed Alcott the chance to exercise "the lurid style" she believed was her "natural ambition". A novel of psychological complexity that touches on the controversial subjects of sexuality and drug use, A Modern Mephistopheles is a penetrating and powerful study of human evil and its appalling consequences.
This work is a psychological fiction by Louisa May Alcott. It presents the story of Gladys, a fighter who impressively faces all the challenges life throws before her. Alcott delivers an excellently written plot with strong characterization throughout the story. This beautifully written story prompts all sorts of emotions in the reader. Excerpt from A Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark "A haggard youth knelt before a little furnace, kindling a fire, with an expression of quiet desperation on his face, which made the simple operation strange and solemn. A pile of manuscript lay beside him, and in the hollow eyes that watched the white leaves burn was a tragic shadow, terrible to see,—for he was offering the first-born of heart and brain as sacrifice to a hard fate."
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This chilling tale of lust, deception and greed, first published anonymously in 1877, allowed Alcott the chance to exercise "the lurid style" she believed was her "natural ambition". A novel of psychological complexity that touches on the controversial subjects of sexuality and drug use, A Modern Mephistopheles is a penetrating and powerful study of human evil and its appalling consequences.
Enter the realm of temptation and morality with "A Modern Mephistopheles" by Louisa May Alcott. Join Louisa May Alcott as she crafts a captivating tale of Faustian bargains and the eternal struggle between good and evil in this thought-provoking novel. As Alcott explores the complexities of human nature, immerse yourself in the moral dilemmas faced by her characters. Follow the protagonist, Felix Canaris, as he grapples with the seductive allure of power and the consequences of his choices in a modern retelling of the classic Faust legend. But amidst the temptations and trials, a deeper narrative emerges: the search for redemption and the triumph of the human spirit over darkness. Prepare to be drawn into Alcott's world, where virtue and vice collide with devastating consequences. Hook: Will Felix Canaris succumb to temptation, or will he find the strength to resist the lure of Mephistopheles? Experience the drama and suspense of "A Modern Mephistopheles" as you journey through its pages. With each twist and turn of the plot, you'll find yourself questioning the nature of morality and the power of redemption. Join Louisa May Alcott in her exploration of temptation and virtue in "A Modern Mephistopheles." Will you be inspired by Canaris's journey toward self-discovery and enlightenment? Discover the timeless themes of morality and redemption in this captivating novel. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or simply intrigued by tales of temptation and redemption, Alcott's masterpiece is sure to leave a lasting impression. Are you ready to confront the darkness within? Order your copy of "A Modern Mephistopheles by Louisa May Alcott" today and embark on a journey of moral reckoning and self-discovery. Explore the depths of temptation. Purchase your copy now.
"I'd gladly sell my soul to Satan for a year of freedom," cries impetuous Rosamond Vivian to her callous grandfather. Then, one stormy night, a brooding stranger appears in her remote island home, ready to take Rosamond to her word. Spellbound by the mysterious Philip Tempest, Rosamond is seduced with promises of love and freedom, then spirited away on Tempest's sumptuous yacht. But she soon finds herself trapped in a web of intrigue, cruelty, and deceit. Desperate to escape, she flees to Italy, France, and Germany, from Parisian garret to mental asylum, from convent to chateau, as Tempest stalks every step of the fiery beauty who has become his obsession. A story of dark love and passionate obsession that was considered "too sensational" to be published in the authors lifetime, A Long Fatal Love Chase was written for magazine serialization in 1866, two years before the publication of Little Women. Buried among Louisa May Alcott's papers for more than a century, its publication is a literary landmark—a novel that is bold, timeless, and mesmerizing."
Manipulation from a Faustian figure who also deals in drugs and fame? Seduction and adultery lounging alongside a climax of redemption? "A Modern Mephistopheles" is the stage for Louisa May Alcott's own secret passions. It is not the "pap" for children as Alcott said herself of her novel published anonymously in 1877. Not until after her death in 1888 was she revealed to the general public as its author. This is not the Alcott that you think about, but it is the dark story she wanted to write about in a male-dominated Victorian Age of veiled and hypocritical constraint, a woman's metamorphosis away from a cocoon made by men for men.
