The Devil

A man’s inner struggle reveals the powerful forces of desire, temptation, and guilt.

In The Devil, Leo Tolstoy delivers a gripping and psychologically intense exploration of passion, morality, and the conflict between desire and conscience. The novella follows Yevgeny Irtenyev, a young landowner whose attempt to build a respectable life is threatened by an overwhelming obsession with a former lover. As he struggles to reconcile his physical desires with his moral ideals, Yevgeny becomes trapped in a battle between self-control and temptation. Through a deeply personal examination of human weakness and the destructive power of obsession, Tolstoy probes the boundaries between virtue and sin, revealing the torment that arises when the desires of the body conflict with the demands of the soul.

• First written in 1889 and published posthumously in 1911
• One of Tolstoy's most revealing psychological works
• A profound examination of temptation, guilt, morality, and human nature

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A haunting and introspective work that explores the hidden battles within the human heart and the enduring struggle between temptation, responsibility, and redemption.

About the Author

Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was one of the greatest novelists and thinkers in world literature. A Russian writer whose works transformed fiction through their psychological depth, moral inquiry, and profound understanding of human nature, Tolstoy created enduring masterpieces including War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and The Death of Ivan Ilyich. His writings influenced generations of authors and thinkers, and his exploration of spirituality, social justice, and nonviolent resistance continues to inspire readers around the world.