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Satans Diary

Satans Diary

Di: Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev
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Satans Diary is the final masterpiece of the renowned Russian author Leonid Andreyev, completed just days before his death in Finland in September 1919. Once one of Russias most celebrated writers, Andreyev tragically passed away in financial ruin, burdened by the disillusionment and heartbreak stemming from his countrys turmoil. In this captivating satire on human existence, Andreyev channels his profound despair through the character of Satan, who descends to Earth in the guise of an American millionaire in search of amusement and adventure. As he traverses Europe, he encounters a parade of false virtues, hypocrisy, and the merciless cruelty of humanity, only to find himself outsmarted, ridiculed, and stripped of his riches. This gripping narrative exposes the dark absurdities of life and the deceptive innocence of those who inhabit it. (Summary by Herman Bernstein, in the Preface)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Scienze sociali
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  • Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 01 October 1899-Various

    Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 01 October 1899-Various
    Aug 24 2026
    Satans Diary is the final masterpiece of the renowned Russian author Leonid Andreyev, completed just days before his death in Finland in September 1919. Once one of Russias most celebrated writers, Andreyev tragically passed away in financial ruin, burdened by the disillusionment and heartbreak stemming from his countrys turmoil. In this captivating satire on human existence, Andreyev channels his profound despair through the character of Satan, who descends to Earth in the guise of an American millionaire in search of amusement and adventure. As he traverses Europe, he encounters a parade of false virtues, hypocrisy, and the merciless cruelty of humanity, only to find himself outsmarted, ridiculed, and stripped of his riches. This gripping narrative exposes the dark absurdities of life and the deceptive innocence of those who inhabit it. (Summary by Herman Bernstein, in the Preface)
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    1 ora e 37 min
  • Prester John-John Buchan

    Prester John-John Buchan
    Aug 23 2026
    Satans Diary is the final masterpiece of the renowned Russian author Leonid Andreyev, completed just days before his death in Finland in September 1919. Once one of Russias most celebrated writers, Andreyev tragically passed away in financial ruin, burdened by the disillusionment and heartbreak stemming from his countrys turmoil. In this captivating satire on human existence, Andreyev channels his profound despair through the character of Satan, who descends to Earth in the guise of an American millionaire in search of amusement and adventure. As he traverses Europe, he encounters a parade of false virtues, hypocrisy, and the merciless cruelty of humanity, only to find himself outsmarted, ridiculed, and stripped of his riches. This gripping narrative exposes the dark absurdities of life and the deceptive innocence of those who inhabit it. (Summary by Herman Bernstein, in the Preface)
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    7 ore e 45 min
  • Rosalynde or, Euphues' Golden Legacie-Thomas Lodge

    Rosalynde or, Euphues' Golden Legacie-Thomas Lodge
    Aug 22 2026
    Satans Diary is the final masterpiece of the renowned Russian author Leonid Andreyev, completed just days before his death in Finland in September 1919. Once one of Russias most celebrated writers, Andreyev tragically passed away in financial ruin, burdened by the disillusionment and heartbreak stemming from his countrys turmoil. In this captivating satire on human existence, Andreyev channels his profound despair through the character of Satan, who descends to Earth in the guise of an American millionaire in search of amusement and adventure. As he traverses Europe, he encounters a parade of false virtues, hypocrisy, and the merciless cruelty of humanity, only to find himself outsmarted, ridiculed, and stripped of his riches. This gripping narrative exposes the dark absurdities of life and the deceptive innocence of those who inhabit it. (Summary by Herman Bernstein, in the Preface)
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    5 ore e 21 min
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