Synopsis Actor and biographer Ian Kelly zestfully recounts the life and conquests of history's most famous lover, Giacomo Casanova, with special attention to how Casanova, the son of an actress, effortlessly shifted guises and personas throughout a life filled with seemingly endless duels, escapes, schemes, adventures, and affairs with 130 women and the occasional man.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2008-10-16 |
| Size | | Length: | 403 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.5 in | | Weight: | 23.0 oz |
Publisher's Note A chronology of the iconic romantic figure seeks to reveal lesser-known facts about his life behind his mythical persona as a great lover, in an account that traces his work as a diplomat, writer, and confidant of such figures as Madame de Pompadour, Voltaire, and Catherine the Great. 15,000 first printing.
Industry Reviews "In Ian Kelly's hands, the story makes for a thrilling read - and is somewhat more manageable than the 4,000 folio pages of Casanova's original memoirs." (07/06/2008)
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