Casanova

Author : Laurence Bergreen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476716527

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Casanova by Laurence Bergreen Pdf

“Sexy, surprising, funny, insightful, and wildly entertaining” (Huffington Post)—the definitive biography of Giacomo Casanova, the impoverished boy who became the famous writer, notorious libertine, and self-invented genius in decadent eighteenth-century Europe. Today, “Casanova” is a synonym for “great lover,” yet the real story of this remarkable figure is little known. A figure straight out of a Henry Fielding novel, Giacomo Casanova was erotic, brilliant, impulsive, and desperate for recognition; a self-destructive genius. Over the course of his lifetime, he claimed to have seduced more than one hundred women, among them married women, young women in convents, girls just barely in their teens, women of high and low birth alike. Abandoned by his mother, an actress and courtesan, Casanova was raised by his illiterate grandmother, coming of age in a Venice filled with spies and political intrigue. He was intellectually curious and read forbidden books, for which he was jailed. He staged a dramatic escape from Venice’s notorious prison, I Piombi, the only person known to have done so. He then fled to France, ingratiated himself at the royal court, and invented the national lottery that still exists to this day. He crisscrossed Europe, landing for a while in St. Petersburg, where he was admitted to the court of Catherine the Great. He corresponded with Voltaire and met Mozart and Lorenzo da Ponte—assisting them as they composed the timeless opera Don Giovanni. And he wrote what many consider the greatest memoir of the era, the twelve-volume Story of My Life. Laurence Bergreen’s Casanova recounts this astonishing life in rich, intimate detail, and at the same time, paints a dazzling portrait of eighteenth-century Europe, filled with a cast characters from serving girls to kings and courtiers, “great fun for any history lover” (Kirkus Reviews).

Author : T L Swan
Publisher : Montlake Romance
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542028078

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The Casanova by T L Swan Pdf

In T L Swan's steamy third installment of the Miles High Club, Kate's hot new pen pal is a welcome distraction from her horrible boss. But nobody is as distracting as Elliot Miles...and he knows it. My favorite hobby is infuriating Elliot Miles. Just the sight of my boss's handsome face triggers my sarcasm. God knows how he earns his Casanova reputation--if a million women want him with his personality, what the heck am I doing wrong? Disgusted with my love life, I join a dating app under a fake name. I start chatting to a man named Edgar. He's not my type and lives on the other side of the world, but we hit off a friendship, laugh and confide in each other. But lately things are getting weird at work. Elliot's being...attentive. His eyes linger a little longer than they should, and there's a heat behind them that I haven't felt before. And then, in the shock of all shocks, he tells me that my vulnerability is appealing. But when was I vulnerable? Horror dawns...Has my boss been reading my emails to Edgar? Damn it, why did I use my work email? Oh no, does he know what I really think of him? I'd rather die than ever admit it. Or, even worse: is it possible that the man I loathe in real life is the man I'm falling for online?

Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0403030935

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

Author : Malina Stefanovska
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781487534585

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Casanova in the Enlightenment by Malina Stefanovska Pdf

Illuminating the legend that Giacomo Casanova singlehandedly created in his famous – and at times infamous – autobiography, The History of My Life, this book provides a timely reassessment of Casanova’s role and importance as an author of the European Enlightenment. From the margins of libertine authorship where he has been traditionally relegated, the various essays in this collection reposition Casanova at the heart of Enlightenment debates on medicine, sociability, gender, and writing. Based on new scholarship, this reappraisal of a key Enlightenment figure explores the period’s fascination with ethnography, its scientific societies, and its understanding of gender, medicine, and women. Casanova is here finally granted his rightful place in cultural and literary history, a place which explains his enduring yet controversial reputation as a figure of seduction and adventure.

Author : Pascale Casanova
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 067401345X

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The World Republic of Letters by Pascale Casanova Pdf

The "world of letters" has always seemed a matter more of metaphor than of global reality. In this book, Pascale Casanova shows us the state of world literature behind the stylistic refinements--a world of letters relatively independent from economic and political realms, and in which language systems, aesthetic orders, and genres struggle for dominance. Rejecting facile talk of globalization, with its suggestion of a happy literary "melting pot," Casanova exposes an emerging regime of inequality in the world of letters, where minor languages and literatures are subject to the invisible but implacable violence of their dominant counterparts. Inspired by the writings of Fernand Braudel and Pierre Bourdieu, this ambitious book develops the first systematic model for understanding the production, circulation, and valuing of literature worldwide. Casanova proposes a baseline from which we might measure the newness and modernity of the world of letters--the literary equivalent of the meridian at Greenwich. She argues for the importance of literary capital and its role in giving value and legitimacy to nations in their incessant struggle for international power. Within her overarching theory, Casanova locates three main periods in the genesis of world literature--Latin, French, and German--and closely examines three towering figures in the world republic of letters--Kafka, Joyce, and Faulkner. Her work provides a rich and surprising view of the political struggles of our modern world--one framed by sites of publication, circulation, translation, and efforts at literary annexation.

Author : Dave Perrotta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539502082

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Conversation Casanova by Dave Perrotta Pdf

Do you freeze up when you see an attractive girl? Do you run out of things to say? Do you struggle to attract women through conversation? It doesn't have to be this way... What if you could effortlessly strike up a conversation with any women, at any time, in any environment? What if you knew exactly how to keep the conversation going (so you never ran out of things to say)? What if you could command women's attention and instantly connect with them? What if you could turn any conversation from boring to "sexual"? That would all make your life a lot more fun, right? Well, it's not out of your reach. All of this is very possible. And you'll discover exactly how to do it in Conversation Casanova . It's a proven system for effortlessly starting conversations, flirting & connecting with women, and leading conversations to sex. Here's what you'll learn in Conversation Casanova How to confidently approach women at any time and in any environment 5 fool-proof ways to start a conversation with any girl How to get past small talk and connect with her How to flirt with (and without) your words The 4 "Casanova Mindsets" that make you a sexy conversationalist 20 questions to ask a girl on the first date How to tell a kick-ass story that hooks her in And much, much more... Plus, there are action tips in every section, so you can immediately implement all of the conversation tactics. In doing so, you'll unlock the power of conversation... YOU'LL be the guy who the other guys look at with jealousy, as you effortlessly attract women with your words. Your dating life will be abundant, your relationships will flourish, and you'll have more opportunities than you can imagine. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy right now by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

Author : José Casanova
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226190204

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Public Religions in the Modern World by José Casanova Pdf

In a sweeping reconsideration of the relation between religion and modernity, Jose Casanova surveys the roles that religions may play in the public sphere of modern societies. During the 1980s, religious traditions around the world, from Islamic fundamentalism to Catholic liberation theology, began making their way, often forcefully, out of the private sphere and into public life, causing the "deprivatization" of religion in contemporary life. No longer content merely to administer pastoral care to individual souls, religious institutions are challenging dominant political and social forces, raising questions about the claims of entities such as nations and markets to be "value neutral", and straining the traditional connections of private and public morality. Casanova looks at five cases from two religious traditions (Catholicism and Protestantism) in four countries (Spain, Poland, Brazil, and the United States). These cases challenge postwar—and indeed post-Enlightenment—assumptions about the role of modernity and secularization in religious movements throughout the world. This book expands our understanding of the increasingly significant role religion plays in the ongoing construction of the modern world.

Author : Andrew P. Smiler, PhD
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118236390

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Challenging Casanova by Andrew P. Smiler, PhD Pdf

Changing perceptions about male sexuality In his groundbreaking new book, noted expert on teenage and adult masculine behavior Andrew Smiler debunks the myth that teenage boys and young men are barely able to control their sex drives, which may lead to destructive hyper-sexuality, unwanted pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Dr. Smiler helps us recognize that the majority of boys and men do not fit this stereotype and that boys’ sexual development is multi-faceted. He also shows how this shift in attitude could help create young men who are more mature, and have better relationships with partners and friends. Explains how the Casanova Complex has developed over time and how it can hurt young males Provides the latest research on male sexuality, including information from the author’s own studies. Offers guidance for parents and counselors of boys who want to help them develop lasting and meaningful relationships, as well as for the parents of girls who are dating. This book dismantles the stereotype of boys as driven only by an obsession with having intercourse with multiple partners, and calls for deeper growth and understanding of modern masculinity.

Author : S. Guy Endore
Publisher : New York : J. Day Company
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1822
Category : Adventure and adventurers
ISBN : UOM:39015009184154

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Casanova by S. Guy Endore Pdf

Author : Laurence Bergreen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476716497

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Casanova by Laurence Bergreen Pdf

"The remarkable story of Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798), an impoverished abandoned boy who became the notorious libertine, famous writer, and correspondent with figures such as Voltaire, Louis XV, and Catherine the Great in decadent 18th-century Europe."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Phillippe Sollers
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780252098154

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Casanova the Irresistible by Phillippe Sollers Pdf

His is a name synonymous with seduction. His was a life lived without limits. Giacomo Casanova left behind thousands of pages detailing his years among Europe's notable and noble. In Casanova the Irresistible, Philippe Sollers--prolific intellectual and revered visionary of the French avant-garde--proffers a lively reading of and guide to the famed libertine's sprawling memoir. Armine Kotin Mortimer's translation of Sollers's reading tracks the alluring Venetian through the whole of his astounding and disreputable life. Eschewing myth, Sollers dares to present the plain realities of a man "simple, direct, courageous, cultivated, seductive, funny. A philosopher in action." The lovers are here, and the ruses and adventures. But Sollers also rescues Casanova the writer, a gifted composer of words who reigns as a titan of eighteenth-century literature. As always, Sollers seeks to shame society for its failure to recognize its failings. By admiring those of Casanova's admirable qualities present in himself, Sollers spurns bourgeois hypocrisy and cliché to affirm a jocund philosophy of life devoted to the twinned pursuits of pleasure and joy. A masterful translation that captures Sollers's idiosyncratic style, Casanova the Irresistible escorts readers on a journey into the heads and hearts of two singular personalities.

Author : Kelly Mass
Publisher : Efalon Acies
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9791222493497

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Giacomo Casanova by Kelly Mass Pdf

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, an Italian adventurer and author born in the Republic of Venice, left an indelible mark on the 18th-century European social landscape. His autobiography, "Story of My Life," stands as a rich tapestry, offering invaluable insights into the societal norms and practices of that era. In true 18th-century fashion, Casanova embraced an array of false titles like Baron or Count of Farussi, derived from his mother's maiden name, and Chevalier de Seingalt, adapting to the circumstances he encountered. Following his second exile from Venice, he transitioned to writing in French, adopting the moniker 'Jacques Casanova de Seingalt.' Casanova's name has transcended time, becoming synonymous with the term "womanizer," a reflection of his intricate and sophisticated romantic escapades. His social circle included European nobility, popes, cardinals, and luminaries like Voltaire, Goethe, and Mozart. The latter part of his life was spent as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household at the Dux Chateau in Bohemia, where he penned the enthralling chapters of his autobiography. Born to actress Zanetta Farussi and Gaetano Casanova, a renowned actor and dancer, in 1725 Venice, Giacomo was surrounded by siblings: Francesco Giuseppe, Giovanni Battista, Faustina Maddalena, Maria Maddalena Antonia Stella, and Gaetano Alvise. The vibrant city of Venice, thriving as Europe's pleasure hub, shaped Casanova's upbringing. Governed by political and religious conservatives who tolerated social vices and nurtured tourism, Venice beckoned with its Carnival extravaganzas, opulent gambling establishments, and enchanting courtesans—a mandatory stop on the Grand Tour for young men transitioning into adulthood, particularly those from the Kingdom of Great Britain. In this stimulating environment, Casanova not only thrived but became the quintessential citizen, embodying the spirit of his time.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Edizioni Fiesolane
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9782956288756

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Casanova in Tuscany by Anonim Pdf

From Petersburg to Madrid, from London to Constantinople, Giacomo Casanova traveled throughout Europe, sojourning four times in Tuscany

Author : Malina Stefanovska
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781487506643

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Casanova in the Enlightenment by Malina Stefanovska Pdf

This book interrogates the enduring and controversial legend of Casanova, from a seducer of women to a man of science and key participant in the Enlightenment.

Author : Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734037566

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The Memoires of Casanova by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Pdf

Reproduction of the original: The Memoires of Casanova by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt