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The Devil Upon Two Sticks in England, Vol. 2: Being a Continuation of Le Diable Boiteux of Le Sage (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore a sharp, satirical tour of English society as a demon guides the way
In this edition, a playful demon leads a nobleman through a sequence of dining rooms, taverns, and coffeehouses to reveal how ambition, wealth, and fashion mold behavior. Its lively vignettes mix wit with social critique, highlighting pretension, vanity, and the gap between appearance and virtue.
Set inside fashionable rooms and bustling streets, the book surveys baronets, auctioneers, doctors, and routined courtiers. Humorous dialogues and vivid scenes expose the foibles of rank, money, and public life, while never losing the sense of satire that keeps the narrative entertaining.
Across intimate tete-a-tetes and public spectacles, the narrative threads together a cautionary view of modern manners, power, and the cost of keeping up appearances.
- Character sketches of a wide range of English society, from nobles to professionals
- Humorous, bite-sized scenes set in taverns, coffee-houses, and private rooms
- Observations on class, wealth, fashion, and the emptiness behind glittering displays
- A lively blend of dialog, irony, and social commentary that moves the book along
Ideal for readers who enjoy satirical storytelling, social portraits, and period humor.
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The Devil Upon Two Sticks in England, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book creatively details the escapades of The Devil and Don Cleofas as they stroll through 18th century London. The Devil, perched atop Don Cleofasâs shoulder, offers commentary on the citizens they encounter. The author provides rich descriptions of London society and the lives of its people, while The Devil gleefully uses his powers to sow chaos for the upper class. The characters met by the duo include a fortune-hunting baronet, an aging countess trying to maintain her youth, a quack doctor who takes advantage of society, and a coquette who makes her living breaking the hearts of men. This book will appeal to anyone interested in a humorous tale of life in 18th century England. Its accessible language and entertaining characters provide an insightful and engaging read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331834816_0
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