Casanova's Return to Venice Arthur Schnitzler

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Casanova's Return to Venice by Arthur Schnitzler

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Tells the story of an ageing Casanova's desperate desire to return to the city he truly loves after a life of exile, a desire which is contrasted with his still libidinous, sensuous yet weary pursuit of women, money and prestige.

Casanova's Return to Venice Summary

Casanova's Return to Venice by Arthur Schnitzler

One of Schnitzler's most poignant evocations of the passing of time and the ironies of sentiment and love, Casanova's Return to Venice tells the story of an ageing Casanova's desperate desire to return to the city he truly loves after a life of exile, a desire which is contrasted with his still libidinous, sensuous yet weary pursuit of women, money and prestige.

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Schnitzler was a remarkable and versatile talent who adapted for his artistic purposes both the new techniques of psychoanalysis and what was later to be known as the stream of consciousness -- John Bayley * Times Literary Supplement *

About Arthur Schnitzler

Arthur Schnitzler was born in Vienna in 1862, the son of a prominent Jewish doctor, and studied medicine at the University of Vienna. In later years he devoted his life to writing and was successful as a novelist, dramatist and short story writer. Schnitzler's work shows a remarkable ability to create atmosphere and a profound understanding of human motives.

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GOR003889193

ISBN 13

9781901285161

ISBN 10

1901285162

Title

Casanova's Return to Venice by Arthur Schnitzler

Author

Arthur Schnitzler

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Pushkin Press

Year published

1998-10-10

Number of pages

190

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N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us