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Casanova: Seduction and Genius in Venice

Casanova: Seduction and Genius in Venice

FromLibrary Talks


Casanova: Seduction and Genius in Venice

FromLibrary Talks

ratings:
Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today the name Giacomo Casanova has become synonymous with the skilled lover. The Venetian claimed to have seduced countless women over his lifetime. Laurence Bergreen's new biography Casanova: the World of a Seductive Genius recounts the life of Casanova from an impoverished youth to infamous writer to librarian. For this week's episode of the New York Public Library Podcast, we're proud to present Laurence Bergreen in conversation with psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer on the life of the notorious Casanova.
Released:
Feb 21, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Feed your brain every Sunday with the best live conversations from The New York Public Library. An eclectic mix of voices and perspectives, Library Talks features your favorite writers and the ones you’ll love next. Hosted by NYPL live event programmer, Aidan Flax-Clark.