Casanova's Homecoming

By Arthur Schnitzler and Schnitzler Arthur

Book Overview

Casanova's Homecoming is a novel written by Arthur Schnitzler, originally published in German in 1918. The story is set in Venice in the late 18th century and follows the life of the infamous womanizer, Giacomo Casanova, who returns to his hometown after years of traveling and adventures.The novel explores Casanova's attempts to rekindle old flames and his struggle to come to terms with his past. As he tries to reconnect with former lovers and friends, he realizes that time has changed everything and that he may not be able to recapture the glory of his youth.Throughout the book, Schnitzler delves into the themes of aging, regret, and the fleeting nature of youth. He also explores the complex relationships between men and women, as well as the social and political dynamics of 18th-century Venice.Casanova's Homecoming is a poignant and reflective novel that offers a unique perspective on one of history's most fascinating characters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of Giacomo Casanova and the culture of 18th-century Europe.Casanova withdrew his kerchief filled with the gold pieces from beneath the bolster, and emptied the money on the table. He counted the coins under Lorenzi's eyes--a process which was soon over, for many of the gold pieces were worth several ducats each. Putting the stipulated sum into two purses, he handed these to Lorenzi. This left about a hundred ducats for himself. Lorenzi stuffed the purses into his tail-pockets, and was about to leave, still silent.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419112171
• ISBN13: 9781419112171
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"