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El Diablo Cojuelo (The Limping Devil) is a classic work of Spanish literature by Luis Vélez de Guevara, first published in 1641. This satirical novel follows the adventures of a student, Cleofás, who releases a devil from a bottle. As a reward, the devil, Asmodeus, takes Cleofás on a tour of Madrid, revealing the hidden secrets and follies of its inhabitants. Vélez de Guevara's sharp wit and insightful social commentary make ""El Diablo Cojuelo"" a timeless exploration of human nature and societal hypocrisy. Through the eyes of the limping devil, readers gain a unique perspective on the vanities and vices of 17th-century Spain. This edition offers a valuable opportunity to rediscover a cornerstone of Spanish Golden Age literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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