Tag Archives: Casanovist

Rest in Peace, My Friend

Posted on March 1, 2022 by seductivevenice

I am very sorry to share the news that Marco Leeflang has passed away. He was a dear friend, a generous scholar, a dedicated Casanovist, and a lively soul. Marco’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and gifts inspired me to continue my study … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Teatro Aliberti

Posted on July 8, 2020 by seductivevenice

Initially, Casanova mentions the Teatro Aliberti (also known as the Teatro Alibert and later as the Teatro delle Dame) only very briefly, not at all giving it its due as the powerhouse it was in Rome. You’ll remember C’s trials … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Villa Borghese

Posted on August 23, 2019 by seductivevenice

The Villa Borghese is one of Rome’s treasures. It’s roughly 198 acres of gardens and contains a number of buildings, art venues, statues, water features, and walking paths. The Spanish Steps lead up to it at one end, and another … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Caffè Greco

Posted on June 1, 2019 by seductivevenice

Another stop on my walking tour of Casanova’s Rome with Adriano Contini. During those early days in Rome 1743, Casanova was trying so hard to walk a straight and narrow path in order to impress his mentors, Don Gasparo, Father … Continue reading →

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Another Kind of Truth

Posted on April 11, 2019 by seductivevenice

What if the stories Casanova wrote in his memoirs were all fabrications? How do we know when he is telling the truth? Or now much of each story is the truth? A new essay has got me thinking about these … Continue reading →

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Casanova, Ambassador Yesterday and Today

Posted on March 30, 2019 by seductivevenice

Albert Gardin is promoting this event to celebrate Venice’s illustrious native son. If you’re in Venice on April 2, please attend and then tell me how it went! I wish I could be there but will have to toast Giacomo … Continue reading →

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Traduzione–Seductive Venice in Translation

Posted on October 14, 2018 by seductivevenice

I am so pleased to announce that Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps, has been translated into Italian! As you may already know, Seductive Venice is the title of the American edition of the book, published by my small press imprint … Continue reading →

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Where Casanova Lives Now

Posted on May 12, 2018 by seductivevenice

After seeing the recent exhibit “Casanova: The Seduction of Europe,” and visiting Marco Leeflang, we got to wondering where are the portraits of Casanova? They were not displayed at the exhibit. Marco knew that Giuseppe Bignami owned one, but where … Continue reading →

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The Quaderno

Posted on April 26, 2018 by seductivevenice

In March, news broke about a rare find–a notebook written by Giacomo Casanova when he was six years old. It’s being referred to as the quaderno amongst the Casanovists I’ve been talking to. I didn’t post anything earlier because I … Continue reading →

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Casanova, the Perfume

Posted on April 23, 2018 by seductivevenice

Blogger Mr. Drink Wine Today tipped me off about this Casanova perfume by Grenoville. It’s a vintage scent, which I was able to purchase on eBay from a guy who inherited his father’s antique warehouse full of stuff. So I … Continue reading →

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