Return To Venice (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169235083)

Return to Venice is a book written by Jacques Casanova, a famous Italian adventurer and writer. The book is an autobiographical account of Casanova's return to Venice, the city of his birth, after a long absence. Casanova was born in Venice in 1725 and spent most of his life traveling around Europe, engaging in various adventures, and having romantic liaisons with women. However, he was exiled from Venice in 1755 after being accused of various crimes, including blasphemy and witchcraft. In Return to Venice, Casanova returns to his birthplace after a 17-year absence. The book describes his emotional journey as he rediscovers the city he loves and reconnects with old friends and acquaintances. Throughout the book, Casanova reflects on his life and his past experiences, including his time in prison, his numerous love affairs, and his philosophical and political beliefs. He also provides vivid descriptions of Venice's architecture, art, and culture, making the book a fascinating travelogue as well as a personal memoir. Return to Venice is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and adventures of one of history's most colorful characters, as well as for those who love the city of Venice and its rich history and culture.He left us, and I remained alone with Christine. I spent an hour with her without trying to give her even a kiss, although I was dying to do so, but I prepared her heart to burn with the same desires which were already burning in me by those words which so easily inflame the imagination of a young girl.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.

Author: Giacomo Casanova
ISBN-10: 1169235085
ISBN-13: 9781169235083
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d