Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Giacomo Giralamo Casanova, Chevalier De Seingalt 1725-1798"" by Lawrence Clark Powell is a comprehensive biography of the infamous Italian adventurer and writer, Giacomo Casanova. The book explores Casanova's life and travels throughout Europe, his many love affairs, his political and social connections, and his literary works. Powell delves into Casanova's early years as a child prodigy and his education in the seminary, as well as his later exploits as a spy, gambler, and libertine. The book also examines Casanova's relationships with notable figures such as Voltaire, Catherine the Great, and Benjamin Franklin. Powell's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrait of one of history's most fascinating and controversial figures. Overall, ""Giacomo Giralamo Casanova, Chevalier De Seingalt 1725-1798"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of this legendary figure.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.
