Leonid Andreyev 
Satan’s Diary 

What would happen if Satan came to earth in human form in order to lure helpless innocents to do his bidding — and found himself outdone at every turn by the inherent greed and depravity of humankind? That’s the deliciously dark premise at the heart of Russian writer Leonid Andreyev’s brilliant satire Satan’s Diary. It’s an engaging and surprisingly thought-provoking read that’s well worth your time.