The Devil
Brief Overview
The main character of the novella «The Devil» is Yevgeny Irtenyev, a young landowner who returns to his family estate after his father's death to manage the property. He begins an affair with a peasant woman named Stepanida, but soon marries a woman from his own social circle, Liza. However, his passion for Stepanida does not fade, and Yevgeny finds himself trapped by his desires. He struggles to resist temptation but ultimately succumbs and commits suicide, unable to resolve the internal conflict between duty and passion.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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