Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks by Alain René Le Sage

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Author Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747
Contributor Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874
Illustrator Johannot, Tony, 1803-1852
Translator Thomas, Joseph
Uniform Title Le diable boiteux. English
Title Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks
Credits Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks" by Alain René Le Sage is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story is a satirical exploration of human nature and society, centered on Don Cleophas Leandro Perez Zambullo, a student who unwittingly becomes acquainted with the demon Asmodeus. Asmodeus, known as "The Devil on Two Sticks," uses his powers to reveal the hidden follies and vices of people, providing a humorous and insightful commentary on love, ambition, and morality. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Don Cleophas, who finds himself fleeing from hired assassins in Madrid. In his desperate bid for safety, he stumbles into the lair of an astrologer and encounters the voice of Asmodeus, who reveals that he has been imprisoned in a phial by a magician. Asmodeus persuades Don Cleophas to free him, promising to share his supernatural insights and avenge Don Cleophas’s dishonor at the hands of a woman. The opening sets the stage for a whimsical adventure filled with clever dialogue, the supernatural, and an exploration of the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Devil -- Fiction
Subject Good and evil -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51145
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 2, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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