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A chronology of the iconic romantic figure seeks to reveal lesser-known facts about his life behind his mythical persona as a great lover, in an account that traces his work as a diplomat, writer, and confidant of such figures as Madame de Pompadour, Voltaire, and Catherine the Great. 15,000 first printing.
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'enthralling new biography. . .
It is hard to conceive of a juicier, more informative account of social and sexual mores of 18th century Europe.' (Daily Mail 2008-06-13)
'In Kelly's hands, the story makes for a thrilling read' (The Sunday Times 2008-06-13)
'Ian Kelly has produced a great blast of a book, packed with energy and information, marinated in sympathy and understanding, and rippling with enthusiasm right down to the final footnote.' (Sunday Telegraph 2008-06-13)
'sober, thoughtful and affectionate new biography' (Financial Times 2008-06-13)
'sparkling. . . . Kelly has a fine way with libertines and dandies.' (Independent 2008-06-13)
''The thing is to dazzle,' wrote Casanova. In this enthralling book he dazzles once again, and so, too, does his biographer.' (Mail on Sunday 2008-06-13)
'Marvellous' (Books Quarterly 2008-06-23)
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It is hard to conceive of a juicier, more informative account of social and sexual mores of 18th century Europe.' (Daily Mail 2008-06-13)
'In Kelly's hands, the story makes for a thrilling read' (The Sunday Times 2008-06-13)
'Ian Kelly has produced a great blast of a book, packed with energy and information, marinated in sympathy and understanding, and rippling with enthusiasm right down to the final footnote.' (Sunday Telegraph 2008-06-13)
'sober, thoughtful and affectionate new biography' (Financial Times 2008-06-13)
'sparkling. . . . Kelly has a fine way with libertines and dandies.' (Independent 2008-06-13)
''The thing is to dazzle,' wrote Casanova. In this enthralling book he dazzles once again, and so, too, does his biographer.' (Mail on Sunday 2008-06-13)
'Marvellous' (Books Quarterly 2008-06-23)
Ian Kelly's revelatory history of the world's greatest lover was chosen as the Sunday Times Biography of the Year.
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- PublisherTarcherperigree
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 158542658X
- ISBN 13 9781585426584
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages403
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