The Duel Condition:Good Fredric Jameson

Fredric Jameson

Through surprising questions—such as which is more dangerous

meditations

It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless

The Duel Condition:Good Fredric JamesonOne of the few works written in Casanovas native Italian, The Duel is an important example of the infamous Lotharios vivid prose style. Translated for the first time into English, this autobiographical novel describes Casanovas extraordinary battle with a Polish count, while on the run from the Venetian authorities. Having escaped from Venices infamous Piombi Prison, Casanova was forced into exile. Far from destitute, however, his reputation gained