Casanova : the world of a seductive genius / Laurence Bergreen.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781476716497
- ISBN: 1476716498
- Physical Description: xix, 519 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster edition
- Publisher: New York ; Simon & Schuster, 2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-495) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Book One : Venice. Zanetta ; Angela ; Bellino ; Zelmi ; Henriette ; Mimi ; Maria Elenora ; Tonina ; I Piombi -- Book Two : Paris and beyond. Madame d'Urfé ; Miss Wynne ; The Black-Eyed Nun ; Hedwig and Helena ; Marcolina ; La Charpillon ; Zaïre ; Doña Ignacia ; Nina ; The Minx ; Francesca. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798. Adventure and adventurers > Europe > Biography. Europe > History > 18th century > Biography. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | B CASANOVA BER (Text) | 33114017931825 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
