Niccolò Machiavelli - A Very Pleasant Tale of the Devil Who Took a Wife - One-Page Summary

The Very Pleasant Tale of the Demon Who Took a Wife (also known by its Italian title, Belfagor arcidiavolo) is a satirical novella written by Niccolò Machiavelli, probably between 1518 and 1527. This humorous and philosophical tale uses a story-like structure to deliver a scathing critique of human nature, particularly the institution of marriage and the greed of women.