Narrative poem · 1894

The Demon

by Mikhail Lermontov

Translated by Francis Storr (1894)

A fallen spirit loves the Georgian princess Tamara, kills her bridegroom, wins her with his speeches, and loses her soul to an angel at her death.

Contents · 2 parts

• Part Iabout 260 lines
• Part IIabout 540 lines

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