Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Le Sage, Alain René (1668–1747). The listed translation credits are Thomas, Joseph.

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"Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks" by Alain René Le Sage is a novel first published in 1707. When a young Spanish aristocrat frees the demon Asmodeus from imprisonment in a bottle, the grateful devil repays him with supernatural assistance. Together they embark on pranks and adventures through Madrid, with Asmodeus granting his rescuer the power of flight and the ability to see through rooftops into people's private lives. The novel features thinly-veiled portraits of Parisian celebrities that caused immediate scandal and recognition.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks
• Author credits: Le Sage, Alain René (1668–1747)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Thomas, Joseph

Catalogue subjects

• Devil -- Fiction
• French fiction -- Translations into English
• Good and evil -- Fiction
• Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction

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• Category: French Literature
• Category: Humour
• Category: Novels

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