Casanova's Homecoming

Casanova's Homecoming is a novel written by Arthur Schnitzler, first published in German in 1918. The story is set in Venice in the 18th century and follows the return of the famous seducer, Giacomo Casanova, to his hometown after 20 years of exile. Upon his arrival, Casanova is greeted by old friends and acquaintances, including his former lover, Henriette, and her daughter, Marcolina, whom he suspects may be his own child. As he navigates the social and political landscape of Venice, Casanova finds himself drawn to Marcolina and begins to pursue her romantically. However, his advances are met with resistance from Marcolina's fianc�����, Ottavio, and her mother, who disapprove of Casanova's reputation as a womanizer. Meanwhile, Casanova's own past catches up with him as he faces the consequences of his past affairs and the enemies he made along the way. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and the consequences of one's actions. Schnitzler's writing is known for its psychological depth and subtle exploration of human relationships, making Casanova's Homecoming a compelling read for those interested in literature of the early 20th century.Casanova withdrew his kerchief filled with the gold pieces from beneath the bolster, and emptied the money on the table. He counted the coins under Lorenzi's eyes--a process which was soon over, for many of the gold pieces were worth several ducats each. Putting the stipulated sum into two purses, he handed these to Lorenzi. This left about a hundred ducats for himself. Lorenzi stuffed the purses into his tail-pockets, and was about to leave, still silent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.