Casanova and Sade: New French Publications Explore Libertine Lives

Three new French books delve into the lives and works of 18th-century libertine figures Casanova and the Marquis de Sade. Michel Delon's "Album Casanova" is published in Gallimard's prestigious "Bibliothèque de la Pléiade" series, offering a curated visual and textual portrait. Alain Jaubert's "Casanova l'aventure" (also Gallimard) focuses on the adventurous exploits of the Venetian adventurer. Jean-Claude Hauc's "Sade amoureux" (Les Éditions de Paris) examines the amorous and philosophical dimensions of Sade. These releases, noted in artpress n°425 (September 2015), reflect ongoing scholarly interest in Enlightenment-era transgression and biography.