Publisher's Synopsis
Asmodeus Or The Devil Upon Two Sticks is a novel written by Alain Rene Le Sage in 1881. The story is set in Madrid and follows the adventures of a devil named Asmodeus who is trapped in the body of a man. The novel is preceded by dialogues, both serious and comic, between two chimneys in Madrid. Asmodeus takes the protagonist, Don Cleofas, on a tour of the city, showing him the secrets and scandals of the people who live there. The book is a satirical and humorous look at Spanish society and politics of the time. It is also a commentary on human nature and the consequences of our actions. The novel is considered a classic of Spanish literature and has been adapted into various forms, including plays and operas.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.
