The Devil in Love: Followed by Jacques Cazotte : His Life, Trial, Prophecies, and Revelations [Paperback]

Jacques Cazotte (Author), Stephen Sartarelli (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1994

early fantasy masterpiece, tr Stephen Sartarelli

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Amid the florescence of Enlightenment reasoning in 18th-century Europe raged an insatiable curiosity in the occult sciences. In this fantastic tale, a sprightly new translation of Cazotte's 1772 classic Le diable amoureux , a young Spanish nobleman makes an impetuous boast to his drinking buddies that he will "tweak great Satan's ears." The spirits are conjured, and though uninitiated in the supernatural, Alvaro boldly commands the devil--who then appears in the form of an enchanting page, Biondetto, first male, then female. Alvaro is delighted, then horrified to discover that the page is in love with him and pledges to serve him for life. With finely drawn details Cazotte imbues Biondetta with dazzling human qualities: Alvaro is smitten and his fate sealed. Also included are a biography of Cazotte by the critic Gerard de Nerval, which serves as a primary bibliography of the entire genre, and Cazotte's "Revelations," which some believe prophesied the French Revolution (in which Cazotte himself was guillotined). Recommended for accomplished collections.
- Amy Boaz, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Marsilio Pub (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941419797
• ISBN-13: 978-0941419796
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,368,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nothing but fun, March 27, 2000

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Altgeld Lunt (nowheres) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Devil in Love: Followed by Jacques Cazotte : His Life, Trial, Prophecies, and Revelations (Paperback)

this is a master work that is very important if we are to understand ourselves as well as the world in which we live. A fascinating read for the newcomer to such fiction, as well as the seasoned pro. A book to be enjoyed as much as it is to be studyed. Poetic, sad, and often very illuminating, "the devil in love" belongs to that league of literature that works on every level. Not to be ignored.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books on the subject, March 29, 2000

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the lord - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Devil in Love: Followed by Jacques Cazotte : His Life, Trial, Prophecies, and Revelations (Paperback)

A book not to be ignored, this stands as a perfect example of what a book can achieve: beauty, clarity, truth, and the ability to mirror the world we live in while creating a fantastic tale.

The story unfolds in luminous, poetic writing that is a total joy to read, and in the end leaves the reader fully satisfied, yet still longing for more. A book to be read again and again. Wonderful.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Story, August 18, 2000

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Kevin L. Wilson (China Grove, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Devil in Love: Followed by Jacques Cazotte : His Life, Trial, Prophecies, and Revelations (Hardcover)

A tale of human foolishness and supernatural evil in the form of a beautiful love story. What a novel idea, especially for the eighteenth century. The devil is found in an obscure but fitting role in this surprisingly entertaining book. He has many faces; all deceiving and different; all equally wretched and evil. This book captures some of his essence. Excellent, and to be read again.