The Sorrows of Satan (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Gothic Horror NovelBy Marie Corelli
Length18h 28m
About this audiobook
Marie Corelli's The Sorrows of Satan (1895) is a flamboyant fin-de-siècle moral romance that fuses Gothic melodrama, social satire, and theological allegory. Its impoverished writer-hero, Geoffrey Tempest, gains wealth and celebrity through the patronage of the enigmatic Prince Lucio Rimânez, a figure whose diabolical identity gradually discloses the novel's central indictment of materialism, literary vanity, sexual hypocrisy, and spiritual emptiness in late Victorian culture. Written in Corelli's richly rhetorical, emotionally charged style, the book belongs to the period's fascination with decadence, occult suggestion, and crises of faith. Corelli, born Mary Mackay in 1855, was one of the most widely read novelists of her age, despite frequent hostility from reviewers. Her distrust of elite literary circles, her spiritual eclecticism, and her conviction that art should serve moral and religious purpose all inform this novel. The publishing world depicted in The Sorrows of Satan reflects her own contentious relationship with fame, critics, and commercial success. This book is recommended to readers interested in Victorian popular fiction, religious fantasy, and cultural critiques of modern celebrity. It remains compelling not for subtlety, but for its passionate excess, moral urgency, and vivid portrait of a society tempted to sell its soul.
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
GenreHorror, Literary Classics
Length18 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 23, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 5)
2Introduction
10The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 6)
3Synopsis
11The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 7)
4Historical Context
12The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 8)
5The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 1)
13Analysis
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6The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 2)
14Reflection
7The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 3)
15Memorable Quotes
8The Sorrows of Satan (pt. 4)
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