A Modern Mephistopheles (1877)

A Modern Mephistopheles is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott in 1877. The story follows the life of a young woman named Felix Canaris, who is struggling to make a living as a writer in 19th century America. She meets a mysterious and charming man named Jasper Helwyze, who offers to help her achieve success in her career.As Felix becomes more involved with Jasper, she realizes that he is not what he seems. He is actually a modern version of the devil, or Mephistopheles, who is determined to corrupt and destroy her. Despite her initial resistance, Felix becomes increasingly drawn to Jasper and the luxurious lifestyle he offers her.As the story progresses, Felix begins to see the dark side of Jasper's world and realizes that she has made a terrible mistake. She must find a way to escape his influence and regain control of her life before it's too late.A Modern Mephistopheles is a thought-provoking and darkly humorous exploration of temptation and morality in a rapidly changing world. Alcott's unique perspective on gender roles and social norms adds depth and complexity to the story, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.