The Mysterious Stranger: A Romance is a novel written by the renowned American author, Mark Twain, and published in 1916. The story is set in a small Austrian village in the late 16th century and revolves around a group of young boys who meet a mysterious stranger named Satan. Satan, who claims to be an angel, introduces the boys to his world of magic and the supernatural, showing them the true nature of reality and the futility of human existence.As the story progresses, Satan reveals his true nature as a malevolent force, manipulating the boys and their families for his own amusement. The novel explores themes of morality, free will, and the nature of evil, as the boys struggle to understand the true nature of the stranger they have befriended.The Mysterious Stranger: A Romance is considered one of Twain's most philosophical and introspective works, exploring the darker aspects of human nature and the limits of human understanding. It is a thought-provoking and challenging read that will leave readers questioning their own beliefs and perceptions of the world around them.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.