The Demon Of Gold (1857)

The Demon Of Gold is a novel written by the Belgian author Hendrik Conscience and published in 1857. The story revolves around a young man named Jan who is obsessed with becoming wealthy and powerful. He becomes involved in a series of shady business deals and schemes, ultimately leading him to make a pact with the devil in exchange for immense wealth. However, as Jan's wealth and power grow, he becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to his eventual downfall. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old alchemist, a beautiful but dangerous woman, and a group of scheming businessmen. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It is a classic tale of a Faustian bargain with the devil, and a cautionary tale about the pursuit of wealth and power at any cost.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.