The Demon Of Gold (1857) - Conscience Hendrik

""The Demon of Gold"" is a novel written by Hendrik Conscience and originally published in 1857. The story follows the life of a young man named Jan Braem, who is consumed by his desire for wealth and success. Jan's obsession with money leads him down a dark path, as he becomes increasingly ruthless and manipulative in his pursuit of riches. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious figure known as the Demon of Gold, who seems to embody all of Jan's worst tendencies and desires. As Jan's fortunes rise and fall, he must confront the true cost of his ambition and confront the demon within himself. ""The Demon of Gold"" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the corrupting influence of wealth, told through a gripping and suspenseful narrative.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.

EAN: 9781120742810