“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”

This article is devoted to Marie Corelli’s novel The Sorrows of Satan—a philosophical and psychological work about the temptation of success, the price of recognition, and a person’s inner choice. In it, you will find an introduction to the book’s context, a detailed overview of the plot, an analysis of the main characters, a discussion of key scenes, and an explanation of why this novel remains relevant today.