Le Diable Boiteux, Tome I

''Le Diable Boiteux, Tome I'' is a novel by Alain René Le Sage, first published in 1707. It follows the adventures of Don Cléofas, a student who, after a narrow escape from danger, encounters the demon Asmodée, who takes him on a journey through Madrid to reveal the secrets of human behavior. The novel is notable for its blend of humor and supernatural elements, critiquing societal norms and human foibles while drawing inspiration from Luis Vélez de Guevara's ''El Diablo Cojuelo'' in a uniquely French context.