Belfagor: A Tale (1840) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168744906)

Belfagor: A Tale is a novella written by Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance philosopher, diplomat, and writer. The story is about a demon named Belfagor who is sent to earth by Satan to investigate the claims made by humans that marriage is a source of happiness. Belfagor takes the form of a wealthy nobleman and marries a beautiful woman named Onesta. However, he soon realizes that marriage is not as blissful as humans claim it to be and faces various challenges in his relationship with Onesta. Belfagor's experiences on earth provide him with a unique perspective on the human condition and the nature of marriage. The novella is a satirical commentary on the institution of marriage and the societal expectations surrounding it. It explores themes of love, marriage, greed, and deception. Belfagor: A Tale is considered one of Machiavelli's lesser-known works but is still celebrated for its wit and humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Niccola Machiavelli
ISBN-10: 1168744903
ISBN-13: 9781168744906
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 58
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d