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Summary

«Satan's Diary» by Leonid Andreyev is a philosophical novel in which Satan decides to conduct an experiment to understand human nature. He inhabits the body of a man named Fabian and begins to keep a diary, describing his observations and reflections on people, their passions, weaknesses, and virtues. Through the lens of a satanic perspective, the author explores themes of morality, free will, love, and evil. The novel is filled with profound philosophical musings and societal critique, highlighting the complexity and contradictions of the human soul.