Another rediscovered masterpiece from the author of "Embers: an
erotically charged novel-written within the framework of historical
reality-about Casanova's fateful encounter with the woman who
finally defeats him.
In 1756 Giacomo Casanova escaped from the dreaded cells of Venice's
most infamous jail: it is at this moment that Sandor Marai begins
his story. Stopping to rest at the Italian village of Bolzano,
Casanova secures a loan to rebuild his life, and resumes his art of
seduction. But there is another reason he has come to this
particular village: the memory of a duel he fought long ago with
the duke of Parma over a girl named Francesca. Casanova lost the
fight; Francesca became the duke's wife; and the duke spared
Casanova's life on condition that he never set eyes on her again.
The village of Bolzano is part of the duke's lands. Now an old man,
the duke arrives at the inn with a love letter he has intercepted
from his wife to Casanova. He could kill Casanova on the spot but
instead makes him an irresistible offer, one that will ultimately
be the downfall of the notorious lover.
Brimming with the richness and psychological tension that made
"Embers an international best seller, "Casanova in Bolzano is
further proof that Sandor Marai stands among the twentieth
century's greatest literary voices.
"From the Hardcover edition.
General
| Imprint: |
Random House
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Vintage International |
| Release date: |
November 2005 |
| First published: |
November 2005 |
| Authors: |
Sandor Marai
|
| Dimensions: |
202 x 131 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
293 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-375-71296-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
| LSN: |
0-375-71296-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780375712968 |
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