The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a novel by Hanns Heinz Ewers that tells the story of a young man named Paul who becomes the apprentice of a powerful sorcerer named Master Beelzebub. As Paul learns the ways of magic he becomes increasingly fascinated by the dark arts and begins to use his powers to satisfy his own desires. However he soon realizes that he has bitten off more than he can chew when he is tasked with summoning a powerful demon that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of dabbling in dark magic and the consequences that come with it. It is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1927. Illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. Ewers varied and stormy literary career began in 1901 with the publication of a volume of rhymed satires entitled A Book of Fables written in collaboration with Theodor Etzel. This led to an association with Ernst von Wolzogen and the formation of a literary vaudeville theater. The Sorcerers Apprentice was his first novel.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.