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Giacomo Giralamo Casanova, Chevalier De Seingalt 1725-1798

Giacomo Giralamo Casanova, Chevalier De Seingalt 1725-1798

Powell, Lawrence Clark

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresGeneral European History

ISBN10: 1432586475
ISBN13: 9781432586478
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Giacomo Giralamo Casanova, Chevalier De Seingalt 1725-1798 is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian adventurer, writer, and libertine, Giacomo Casanova. Written by Lawrence Clark Powell, this book covers the life and times of Casanova, from his birth in Venice in 1725 to his death in the Bohemian town of Dux in 1798.The book delves into Casanova's early years, his education, and his early career as a lawyer. It also explores his many romantic and sexual adventures, which made him famous throughout Europe. Powell examines Casanova's relationships with women, including his infamous affair with the married woman Henriette, and his later relationships with actresses and courtesans.The book also explores Casanova's literary achievements, including his memoirs, which are considered a masterpiece of 18th-century literature. Powell analyzes Casanova's writing style and the themes that run through his work, such as the pursuit of pleasure, the nature of love, and the search for happiness.Throughout the book, Powell provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Casanova, painting a vivid picture of the man behind the legend. He also provides insights into the social, political, and cultural context of Casanova's time, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in 18th-century Europe.Overall, Giacomo Giralamo Casanova, Chevalier De Seingalt 1725-1798 is a fascinating and well-researched biography of one of history's most intriguing figures.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.

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