Asmodeus: Or The Devil On Two Sticks (1879)
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ISBN10: 1437002374
ISBN13: 9781437002379
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437002379
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Asmodeus: Or The Devil On Two Sticks is a novel written by Alain Rene Le Sage in 1879. The story revolves around a devil named Asmodeus who is trapped in a bottle by a magician. He is later released by a young student named Don Cleophas Leandro Perez Zambullo, who is seeking knowledge and adventure. Asmodeus takes the form of a human with two sticks as legs and helps Don Cleophas explore the city of Madrid, revealing its secrets and scandals. Along the way, they encounter various characters and situations, including a corrupt judge, a cheating husband, and a young woman in love. Asmodeus also shares his own experiences and insights into human nature, making the novel a satirical commentary on society and morality. The book is considered a classic of Spanish literature and has been adapted into various theatrical productions 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.
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