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The Devil Upon Two Sticks In England V2

- Being A Continuation Of Le Diable Boiteux Of Le Sage (1790)

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""The Devil Upon Two Sticks In England V2"" is a book written by William Combe in 1790. It is a continuation of the French novel ""Le Diable Boiteux"" by Alain-Ren����� Lesage. The book tells the story of a devil named Asmodeus who takes a man named Cleofas for a tour of London. Asmodeus shows Cleofas the corrupt and immoral side of the city, revealing the secrets and scandals of the people he encounters. The book is a satirical commentary on English society and politics during the 18th century. It is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on London at the time.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164019497
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 248
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 336 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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""The Devil Upon Two Sticks In England V2"" is a book written by William Combe in 1790. It is a continuation of the French novel ""Le Diable Boiteux"" by Alain-Ren����� Lesage. The book tells the story of a devil named Asmodeus who takes a man named Cleofas for a tour of London. Asmodeus shows Cleofas the corrupt and immoral side of the city, revealing the secrets and scandals of the people he encounters. The book is a satirical commentary on English society and politics during the 18th century. It is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on London at the time.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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