A Deal With the Devil (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Faustian Moral Fantasy of Temptation, Reverse Aging, and Supernatural AmbitionBy Eden Phillpotts
Length4h 21m
About this audiobook
A Deal With the Devil turns the ancient Faustian bargain into a brisk work of popular fiction, using the supernatural premise less as spectacle than as a means of testing appetite, conscience, and social ambition. Phillpotts writes with the firm narrative control and moral curiosity associated with late-Victorian and Edwardian romance, combining melodramatic pressure with sharp observation of character. The book belongs to a literary moment fascinated by diabolism, temptation, and the hidden costs of modern desire. Eden Phillpotts (1862–1960) was among the most prolific English writers of his generation, best known for his Dartmoor novels but equally at home in mystery, fantasy, drama, and social comedy. Born in India and long resident in Devon, he developed a keen eye for place, class, and the contradictions of ordinary conduct. His breadth of genre experience helps explain this book's mixture of fable, irony, and psychological realism. Readers drawn to compact moral dramas, supernatural allegory, and fiction that treats temptation as both entertainment and ethical inquiry will find A Deal With the Devil rewarding. It is especially recommended to admirers of fin-de-siècle fiction and of narratives in which the fantastic exposes recognizably human weakness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.4 (13)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length4 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 4, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Deal With the Devil (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. Grandfather's Birthday.
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6Chapter II. In the Cupboard.
7Chapter III. Cold Comfort.
8Chapter IV. Hidden in London.
9Chapter V. The People Next Door.
10Chapter VI. Retreat.
11Chapter VII. "Vote for Dolphin."
12Chapter VIII. Marie Rogers.
13Chapter IX. In London Once More.
14Chapter X. The Crusade.
15Chapter XI. A New Leaf Turned.
16Chapter XII. A Suggestion.
17Chapter XIII. The Squire's Daughter.
18Chapter XIV. At Upper Norwood.
19Chapter XV. Susan Marks.
20Chapter XVI. On the River.
21Chapter XVII. Phyllis.
22Chapter XVIII. I Forbid the Banns.
23Chapter XIX. Counsel's Opinion.
24Chapter XX. A Climax.
25Chapter XXI. My Nightmare.
26Chapter XXII. The Dwindling of Grandpapa.
27Chapter XXIII. "Fine by Degrees, and Beautifully Less."
28Chapter XXIV. The Passing of Grandpapa.
29Analysis
30Reflection
31Memorable Quotes
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