Chantal Thomas's 'Casanova, un voyage libertin' Reviewed
Chantal Thomas has published an essay on Casanova titled 'Casanova, un voyage libertin' with Denoël. The book is praised as intelligent, profound, cultured, and humorous, offering a fresh perspective on the libertine figure. The review notes that critical literature on Casanova in France is often poor or conventional, but Thomas's work stands out for its sympathy without fascination, and its tight, light prose. The author's gender is highlighted as a rare asset, bringing acuity, delicacy, tact, and unostentatious audacity to the subject.
Key facts
- Chantal Thomas wrote an essay on Casanova.
- The book is titled 'Casanova, un voyage libertin'.
- Published by Denoël.
- The review describes the book as intelligent, profound, cultured, and humorous.
- French critical literature on Casanova is described as poor or conventional.
- The author is a woman, which is noted as rare for a book on Casanova and libertinage.
- The preface is cited as a model of humor.
- The review appeared in artpress in February 1986.
Entities
Artists
- Casanova
- Chantal Thomas
Institutions
- Denoël
- artpress
Locations
- France
Sources
- artpress —