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Casanova in the Enlightenment: From the Margins to the Centre
Casanova in the Enlightenment: From the Margins to the Centre
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This book reassesses Giacomo Casanova's role and importance as an author of the European Enlightenment, positioning him at the heart of debates on medicine, sociability, gender, and writing. It explores the period's fascination with ethnography, scientific societies, and understanding of gender, medicine, and women, granting Casanova his rightful place in cultural and literary history.
Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2020
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
This captivating book delves into the enigmatic life of Giacomo Casanova, exploring the legend he created through his renowned autobiography, "The History of My Life." By providing a timely reassessment of Casanova's role and significance as an author of the European Enlightenment, this collection of essays seeks to reposition him at the forefront of Enlightenment debates on medicine, sociability, gender, and writing.
Traditionally relegated to the margins of libertine authorship, Casanova emerges from this reevaluation as a central figure in Enlightenment discussions. The various essays in this collection delve into the fascination with ethnography, scientific societies, and the understanding of gender, medicine, and women during the Enlightenment era.
Drawing upon new scholarship, this reappraisal of a key Enlightenment figure sheds light on the period's exploration of ethnography, its scientific societies, and its complex perspectives on gender, medicine, and women. Casanova is granted his rightful place in cultural and literary history, illuminating his enduring yet controversial reputation as a figure of seduction and adventure.
Through his captivating storytelling and insightful observations, Casanova's autobiography has left an indelible mark on the world of literature and culture. This book serves as a testament to his enduring legacy, offering a fresh perspective on his life and contributions to the Enlightenment.
Weight: 462g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487506643
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