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CAZOTTE - I
AVIS DE L'AUTEUR POUR LA PREMIÈRE ÉDITION.
LE DIABLE AMOUREUX
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In a realm where myth and everyday life intertwine, a mischievous spirit of the infernal world finds himself unexpectedly drawn to a mortal woman of gentle spirit and bright wit. The narrative follows his clumsy attempts to win her affection, crafting a series of enchanted encounters that blend supernatural intrigue with the polished humor of 18ʹth‑century French salons. As the devil navigates the customs of human courtship, his otherworldly powers become both a boon and a source of comic mishaps.
The story unfolds with a light, almost fable‑like tone, punctuated by vivid illustrations that bring each fantastical episode to life. It celebrates the charm of oriental tales while probing the boundaries between desire, morality, and the absurdity of love across realms. Listeners will be carried along a graceful, whimsical journey that feels both timeless and delightfully rooted in its historical imagination.
Language
fr
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Clarity, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2016-07-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1719–1792
Best known for a strange, elegant tale in which the devil appears in human form, this 18th-century French writer helped open the door to modern fantasy. His life ended in the violence of the French Revolution, giving his work an added air of drama and legend.
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