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Tag Archives: seductive venice
Secret Casanova Lives in The Netherlands
Bet you didn’t know that Casanova has a presence in Hilversum, The Netherlands! In front of the theater stands a statue known as “The Actor.” The sculptor, Gabriel Sterk, designed the piece at the request of a friend of mine, … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, Casanova, Hilversum, history, History of my Life, Italian history, Italian men, italy, Netherlands, San Samuele, sculpture, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, writing
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Quattro Minuti con Casanova: The Ridotto
It’s been a while since I shared a Quattro Minuti video with you. I know, some of you have already binged watched all of them on YouTube. But I’m guessing some of you wait feverishly for me to dole out … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged Casanova, casino, gambling, history, History of my Life, Hotel Monaco, Italian history, Italian men, italy, palaces, palazzo, Quattro Minuti, research, ridotto, San Moise, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, video, walking guide, writing
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Toast to the Birthday Boy!
Happy Birthday to our man Casanova! Others are celebrating as well: https://drinkwinetodaybecause.wordpress.com/author/drinkwinetodaybecause/ (These posts aren’t archived, so if you don’t click on this today, you’ll miss it!) DrinkWineTodayBecause To commemorate C’s birthday, here’s a Quattro Minuti con Casanova (okay, quattro e … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged books, Casanova, history, Italian history, Italian men, italy, Malipiero, research, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, video, writing
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Casanova Location Gets Recognized
A friend recently sent me this photo. I knew about this general location, where Casanova aided Bragadin after the party, but I didn’t know that someone had found the precise site of the former caffe. Or did they? Is this sign … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged Bragadin, calle, campo, Campo San Polo, Casanova, history, Italian history, Italian men, italy, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, walking guide, writing
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New Book About Our Man C!
Laurence Bergreen’s new book about Casanova is finally available! It’s titled Casanova: The World of a Seductive Genius (just a little reminiscent of my own title, Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps.) I got my copy a couple days ago and have … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Casanova, history, Italian history, Italian men, italy, literature, publishing, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, walking guide, writing
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December Book Sale!
In the spirit of giving gifts, I’m offering sale prices on my three Venice books for the month of December. Two dollars off each title! Visit each website to get this deal (which is not available if you buy at … Continue reading
Posted in A Beautiful Woman in Venice, Casanova, Gondolas, Venice, Writing
Tagged books, Casanova, Free Gondola Ride, gondola, gondolier, history, Italian history, Italian men, Italian women, italy, publishing, seductive venice, self-publishing, travel, women artists, women writers, women's equality, women's history, writing
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More Casanova Appropriation
A while back I posted a bunch of images of book covers featuring Casanova as a title or subject or image or icon. Here are some new images I’ve come across, both books and films, and even a musical. First, … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Casanova, film, history, History of my Life, love, publishing, seductive venice, venezia, Venice, writing
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