Geschichte meines Lebens [complete in 12 volumes]
Published by Berlin: Propylaen Verlag [1964-67], 1967
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Condition: Used
US$ 306.76
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Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Each volume in its original decorated slipcase. Previous owner's bookplate on front free end-paper of each volume. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Description: 12 v. 20cm. illus. Subjects: Giacomo Casanova, 1725-1798 --autobiography. Italian society, 18th century --society, social life. Seduction --womanizing --dandyism. Casanova, memoirs. European upper-class society, 18th century. Notes: Language: German; includes introductory essay by Peter Quennell, 'Der Verfuhrer in der Literatur' --vol. 1. Each volume includes references; vol. 12 includes general index. Summary: Geschichte meines Lebens (Story of my Life) is both the memoir and autobiography of Giacomo Casanova, a famous 18th century Italian adventurer. Although Casanova was Venetian, the book was originally written in French (Histoire de ma vie), which was the dominant language in the upper class at the time. The book comprises 12 volumes and approximately 4700 pages, covering Casanova's life from his birth to 1774. This German edition is the Heinz von Sauter complete translation of the Brockhaus-Plon edition of the original manuscript. 6 Kg.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Geschichte meines Lebens [complete in 12 volumes]
- Author
- Casanova de Seingalt, Giacomo Girolamo, (1725-1798)
- Publisher
- Berlin: Propylaen Verlag [1964-67]
- Publication year
- 1967
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 6 kilograms
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