Asmodeus: Or The Devil On Two Sticks (1879)

By Alain-René Le Sage

Book Overview

Asmodeus: Or The Devil On Two Sticks is a novel written by French author Alain Rene Le Sage in 1879. The story follows the mischievous devil Asmodeus who is summoned by a young man named Don Cleofas to show him the secrets and scandals of Madrid. Asmodeus agrees to help and carries Don Cleofas on his back as they fly over the city, peering into windows and eavesdropping on conversations of the city's elite. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a young woman who is being forced into a loveless marriage, a group of gamblers, and a corrupt judge. The novel is a satirical commentary on the social and political issues of 18th century Spain, and Le Sage uses Asmodeus as a vehicle to expose the corruption and hypocrisy of the ruling class. The book is considered a classic of French literature and has been adapted into various forms, including plays, operas, and films.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164581295
• ISBN13: 9781164581291
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"