Audiobook of A Modern Mephistopheles

A Modern Mephistopheles

by Louisa May Alcott

In the shadows of the city's dimly lit streets, a mysterious figure weaves a web of temptation and desire. "A Modern Mephistopheles" by Louisa May Alcott is a gripping tale of seduction, ambition, and moral dilemmas. When Felix Canaris, a struggling writer, crosses paths with the enigmatic Jasper Helwyze, his life takes an unexpected turn. Helwyze offers him fame, wealth, and all that he has ever dreamed of, but at a terrible price. As the young writer delves deeper into Helwyze's world, he becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and manipulation. But can he resist the alluring promises of his diabolical benefactor? Set in the bustling streets of nineteenth-century Boston, this thought-provoking novel explores the timeless themes of good and evil, ambition and downfall, and the choices that shape our destinies. Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her beloved novel "Little Women," showcases her exceptional storytelling prowess in this lesser-known gem. "A Modern Mephistopheles" will captivate readers with its haunting atmosphere and thought-provoking narrative, leaving them pondering the eternal struggle between light and darkness.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1877

Author

Louisa May Alcott image

Louisa May Alcott

United States

Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist. In 1860, Alcott began writing for the Atlantic Monthly. When the American Civil War broke out, she served as a nurse in the Union Hospital in Georgetown, DC,...

More on Louisa May Alcott

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

The Secret Power Cover image

The Secret Power by Marie Corelli

In the heart of the Egyptian desert, where ancient secrets lie buried beneath the sands, a brave heroine named Avis stumbles upon a hidden city of imm...

La Comédie Humaine: Le Père Goriot: Father Goriot Cover image

La Comédie Humaine: Le Père Goriot: Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac

Le Père Goriot est un roman d’Honoré de Balzac, commencé à Saché en 1834, dont la publication commence dans la Revue de Paris et qui paraît en 1842 en...

The Maroon Cover image

The Maroon by Thomas Mayne Reid

The story follows the adventures of a young man named Redwood, who becomes stranded on a remote island after his ship is attacked by pirates. He soon...

L' Homme de fer Cover image

L' Homme de fer by Paul Féval, père

Dans les recoins obscurs du XIXe siècle français, un mystère plane, une vengeance se prépare. Bienvenue dans l'univers captivant de "L'Homme de Fer" d...

Phoebe Daring Cover image

Phoebe Daring by L. Frank Baum

When a mysterious stranger is accused of a crime he didn't commit, it's up to Phoebe Daring, the bravest girl in town, to clear his name. Phoebe Dari...

A New Alice in the Old Wonderland Cover image

A New Alice in the Old Wonderland by Anna Matlack Richards

In a captivating sequel to Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, Anna Matlack Richards invites young readers to embark on a whimsical journey back to the...

Septimus Cover image

Septimus by William John Locke

A mysterious stranger arrives in a small village, and soon the residents are questioning their own sanity. Septimus is a psychological thriller by Wi...

The Millionaire Mystery Cover image

The Millionaire Mystery by Fergus Hume

It is a classic mystery novel that follows the investigation of a wealthy man's murder. The story is set in 19th century England and is full of twists...

The Nature of a Crime Cover image

The Nature of a Crime by Joseph Conrad

It is a thrilling mystery collaborative novel. This book follows the story of a journalist who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger after a...

The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton  Cover image

The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton by Daniel Defoe

The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton is a novel by Daniel Defoe, originally published in 1720. It has been re-published m...

Reviews for A Modern Mephistopheles

No reviews posted or approved, yet...