Alain-René Le Sage was a prolific French satirical dramatist whose work significantly influenced European literature, particularly through his classic picaresque novel. Drawing inspiration from Spanish theatre and literature, Le Sage crafted satirical plays and prose that keenly commented on Parisian society of his era. His most celebrated work, considered one of the earliest realistic novels, follows the adventures of an adaptable young protagonist navigating various masters while maintaining a sunnier spirit, ultimately finding a peaceful retirement. Le Sage is recognized as a successor to Molière for his contributions to comedy.
A chance encounter leads Don Zambullo to accidentally release the demon Asmodeus in Spain. In return for his freedom, Asmodeus takes Zambullo on a whimsical journey across Madrid's rooftops, revealing the hidden secrets of love and the histories of the city's inhabitants. This humorous narrative cleverly satirizes a variety of character types and personalities, blending comedy with insightful observations about human nature.
Fraud, theft, extortion and sexual corruption are the themes in this eighteenth-century masterpiece of French comedy.
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This classic novel tells the story of a young man who sets out to discover the truth about his father's mysterious past. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman with a secret. As he unravels the clues to his father's history, he learns important lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of family. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age tales.
This book is a picaresque novel that tells the story of Lazarillo de Tormes, a young boy who grows up in poverty and becomes a servant to a series of different masters. The novel is notable for its satirical commentary on Spanish society during the Renaissance.
The Life and Adventures of Lazarillo de Tormes is a Spanish novel from the sixteenth century. The novel tells the story of Lazarillo, a young boy born in a poor family, who becomes the servant of a blind man. The novel describes his adventures and hardships as he serves different masters. This book provides an insight into the life of the poor and the underprivileged in sixteenth-century Spain.
This classic novel tells the story of Gil Blas, a poor young man who rises through the ranks of Spanish society through a series of cunning schemes and adventures. The book satirizes the corrupt and hypocritical values of the Spanish elite of the time.
A hilarious and irreverent novel about a devil who takes on the form of two sticks to wreak havoc on the mortal world. With its satirical tone and whip-smart humor, this book is a must-read for fans of classic French literature.
Le Sage's classic French text is brought to life in this delightful English translation. Follow the misadventures of Asmodeus, a fiendish demon who delights in tormenting the human race. With humor and wit, Le Sage skewers the hypocrisies of the time and skewers social norms with style and ease.