The Duel

by Giacomo Casanova

Book Overview

About This Book

In this autobiographical tale, a young dandy is forced to flee his hometown after falling afoul of the authorities. But sheltering in the royal court he finds treachery and insult and is eventually positioned into a meaningless confrontation over a woman he cares nothing about. Told with debonair wit and a merciless attitude toward high society, the tale becomes a tense adventure that leads to a surprising outcome...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935554492
• ISBN13: 9781935554493
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Melville House Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.0"