The Story of My Life Vol. 4 Adventures in the South by Giacomo Casanova (English

Description: The Story of My Life Vol. 4 Adventures in the South by Giacomo Casanova, Arthur Machen Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer". He associated with European royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldsteins household, where he also wrote the story of his life. Set of 6 volumes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer". He associated with European royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldsteins household, where he also wrote the story of his life. Set of 6 volumes. Author Biography Giacomo Casanova was born in Venice in 1725. His parents, both actors, wanted him to become a priest, but their hopes were dashed when, at sixteen, he was expelled from seminary for immoral misconduct. Probably best-known for his reputation as a womanizer, Casanova was in turn a secretary, a soldier in the Venetian army, a preacher, an alchemist, a gambler, a violinist, a lottery director, and a spy. He translated Homers Iliad into Italian and collaborated with Da Ponte on the libretto for Mozarts Don Giovanni. He retired in 1785 to the castle of a friend -- Count Waldstein of Bohemia -- in Details ISBN1617207624 Author Arthur Machen Pages 440 Publisher SMK Books Language English Translator Arthur Machen ISBN-10 1617207624 ISBN-13 9781617207624 Media Book Short Title STORY OF MY LIFE VOL 4 ADV IN Residence IT Birth 1725 Death 1798 Year 2012 Imprint SMK Books Country of Publication United States Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-05-09 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DEWEY 940.2/53 UK Release Date 2012-05-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44231100;

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