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`Summers relays all the most succulent scandals from the life of
the famous womaniser' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
the famous womaniser' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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'Her knowledge of the area is put to superb use here as she describes its emergence as one of London's most elegant residential areas. More admirable still is the way in which she manages to chart the raffish careers of a mass of secondary characters, while never losing sight of the plucky, ruthless and beguiling woman who was hailed in the broadsheets, while she ruled London's nightlife as "Empress of the Vast Region of Taste, Elegance and Magnificence" ... Summers deserves a medal for restoring her to us in this captivating book' Miranda Seymour on The Empress of Pleasure
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Format:Paperback
This is a good book for introducing you to the (in)famous Casanova. It's not for the faint hearted, as there are many descriptions of sexual exploits, as you would expect. It is well written and easy to read. However, I was disappointed that it was not really from the women's perspective, as the title and premise suggests - I think the (female) author has come under the spell of Casanova herself, as I think she tends to glamorise his good bits and minimise his flaws. For instance, she describes one 16 year old who the 30-something year old Casanova raped and attempted to rape more than once, beat up, strangled nearly to death, and held a knife to her throat. Instead of thinking this makes him a monster, the author seems to think he was provoked, and even makes comments about the girl not being worthy of him, and being a horrible little tease! Similarly she justifies his rape and paedophilia as being common at the time. She describes him as having seduced over 200 women - since many were girls, and several were either raped by Casanova or were coerced into it by him or their own families (for monetary gain), both the concept of 'seduction' and of 'women' in this context is questionable. Even the young girls who are described as more willing would be described as being 'groomed' in modern parlance, not 'seduced'. The book shows you that Casanova was a rapist, paedophiliac, violent bully, manipulative emotional blackmailer, fraudster and conman - so if you are expecting gentle romantic titillation, this isn't the book for you. It's actually very disturbing, and will make you dislike the man (if you have morals yourself). Any self-respecting modern woman will be grinding her teeth as she reads it!
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A new and refreshingly different view of Giacomo Casanova
3 Jun 2008
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"Listen here, Casanova..." Just who was Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798)? He is remembered dimly as the world's greatest seducer, a user and abuser of women. At least, that is the story normally told. In this interesting book, author Judith Summers takes a new look at Casanova, by looking at some of the women whom he knew.
The Casanova in this book is different than the one painted in many biographies. He is a sinner, a seducer who used women, grew tired of them, abandoned them, and often left them in dire situations. But, he is also a victim, used by women who were more scheming than himself, abandoned when he had nothing more to offer them, finally left alone and lonely.
But, is this a faultlessly documented biography that can positively substantiate every claim? In a word, no. The author takes a new look at Casanova, and presents him as she sees him, and it is a fascinating portrait.
Do you want a new and refreshingly different view of Giacomo Casanova? If so, then get this book! It is a remarkably interesting read, looking at a fascinating time filled with fascinating people! I highly recommend this book!
(Review of Casanova's Women: The Great Seducer and the Women He Loved)
The Casanova in this book is different than the one painted in many biographies. He is a sinner, a seducer who used women, grew tired of them, abandoned them, and often left them in dire situations. But, he is also a victim, used by women who were more scheming than himself, abandoned when he had nothing more to offer them, finally left alone and lonely.
But, is this a faultlessly documented biography that can positively substantiate every claim? In a word, no. The author takes a new look at Casanova, and presents him as she sees him, and it is a fascinating portrait.
Do you want a new and refreshingly different view of Giacomo Casanova? If so, then get this book! It is a remarkably interesting read, looking at a fascinating time filled with fascinating people! I highly recommend this book!
(Review of Casanova's Women: The Great Seducer and the Women He Loved)
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