Memoirs Of Casanova Volume I

Author : Laurence Bergreen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476716527

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Casanova by Laurence Bergreen Pdf

“Sexy, surprising, funny, insightful, and wildly entertaining” (Huffington Post)—the definitive biography of Giacomo Casanova, the impoverished boy who became the famous writer, notorious libertine, and self-invented genius in decadent eighteenth-century Europe. Today, “Casanova” is a synonym for “great lover,” yet the real story of this remarkable figure is little known. A figure straight out of a Henry Fielding novel, Giacomo Casanova was erotic, brilliant, impulsive, and desperate for recognition; a self-destructive genius. Over the course of his lifetime, he claimed to have seduced more than one hundred women, among them married women, young women in convents, girls just barely in their teens, women of high and low birth alike. Abandoned by his mother, an actress and courtesan, Casanova was raised by his illiterate grandmother, coming of age in a Venice filled with spies and political intrigue. He was intellectually curious and read forbidden books, for which he was jailed. He staged a dramatic escape from Venice’s notorious prison, I Piombi, the only person known to have done so. He then fled to France, ingratiated himself at the royal court, and invented the national lottery that still exists to this day. He crisscrossed Europe, landing for a while in St. Petersburg, where he was admitted to the court of Catherine the Great. He corresponded with Voltaire and met Mozart and Lorenzo da Ponte—assisting them as they composed the timeless opera Don Giovanni. And he wrote what many consider the greatest memoir of the era, the twelve-volume Story of My Life. Laurence Bergreen’s Casanova recounts this astonishing life in rich, intimate detail, and at the same time, paints a dazzling portrait of eighteenth-century Europe, filled with a cast characters from serving girls to kings and courtiers, “great fun for any history lover” (Kirkus Reviews).

Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0403030935

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781513273945

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Memoirs of Casanova Volume I by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

Memoirs of Casanova (1792) is the autobiography of Italian adventure and socialite Giacomo Casanova. Written at the end of his life, the Memoirs capture the experiences of one of Europe’s most notorious figures, a man whose escapades as a gambler, womanizer, and socialite are matched only by his unique gift for sharing them with the world. More than perhaps any other man, Casanova sought to emulate the lessons of the Enlightenment on the level of everyday life, a sentiment captured perfectly in the opening sentence of his Memoirs: “I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent.”Memoirs of Casanova Volume I covers the childhood of Giacomo Casanova in Venice. The eldest of six children, Casanova is raised by actor and actress Gaetano Casanova and Zanetta Farussi at a time of cultural and economic ascendancy for the Republic of Venice. Following his father’s death at the age of eight, Casanova, whose mother was often busy touring Europe for her work in the theater, is sent to a boarding house in Padua. Due to poor living conditions, he is eventually taken into the care of an instructor and priest, whose household introduced the young boy to music, literature, and most importantly, women. In Padua, Casanova discovers the ideals of art and beauty that will drive him for much of his life, remaining with him through all of his trials and triumphs. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Giacomo Casanova’s Memoirs of Casanova is a classic of European literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Casanova Giacomo
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021522104

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova by Casanova Giacomo Pdf

The seductive adventures of the legendary lover, told in his own words. From his youth in Venice to his daring exploits across Europe, Casanova's memoirs offer a scandalous glimpse into 18th century society and the fascinating life of one of history's most infamous figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1722710098

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1725-1798 Volume 1 Venetian Years by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Pdf

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. According to Wikipedia: "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798) was a Venteitian adveturers and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (History of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was the Italian-born libertine Giacomo Casanova that, a full two centuries after his death, his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. But for the years he spent in the employ of Count Waldstein of Bohemia as a librarian, Casanova, "the world's greatest lover" at one time the company of European royalty, popes and cardinals, and man known to the likes of Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart would have been consigned to obscurity." Includes unique illustrations.

Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 2658 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781625581754

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 1: The Venetian Years by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer". He associated with European royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household, where he also wrote the story of his life. Set of 6 volumes.

Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 954 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783368456221

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The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798 by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

Author : Giacomo Chevalier de Seingalt Casanova
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997-05-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0801856647

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History of My Life by Giacomo Chevalier de Seingalt Casanova Pdf

Award-winning translation of the complete memoirs of Casanova available for the first time in paperback. In volumes 5 and 6, Casanova brings his flight from the Inquisitor's prison in Venice to a happy conclusion. Exiled from Venice, he goes to Munich and Paris, where he establishes himself as a cabalist, makes a fortune in Holland, helps start the French State Lottery, goes on to Switzerland where he meets Voltaire. Because every previous edition of Casanova's Memoirs had been abridged to suppress the author's political and religious views and tame his vivid, often racy, style, the literary world considered it a major event when Willard R. Trask's translation of the complete original text was published in six double volumes between 1966 and 1971. Trask's award-winning translation now appears in paperback for the first time.

Author : Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1727629582

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1725-1798 Volume 6 Spanish Passions by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Pdf

According to Wikipedia: "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798) was a Venteitian adveturers and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (History of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was the Italian-born libertine Giacomo Casanova that, a full two centuries after his death, his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. But for the years he spent in the employ of Count Waldstein of Bohemia as a librarian, Casanova, "the world's greatest lover" at one time the company of European royalty, popes and cardinals, and man known to the likes of Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart would have been consigned to obscurity." Includes unique illustrations.

Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368456580

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798 by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

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Author : Giacomo Casanova
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781513286938

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Memoirs of Casanova Volume IX by Giacomo Casanova Pdf

Memoirs of Casanova (1792) is the autobiography of Italian adventure and socialite Giacomo Casanova. Written at the end of his life, the Memoirs capture the experiences of one of Europe’s most notorious figures, a man whose escapades as a gambler, womanizer, and socialite are matched only by his unique gift for sharing them with the world. More than perhaps any other man, Casanova sought to emulate the lessons of the Enlightenment on the level of everyday life, a sentiment captured perfectly in the opening sentence of his Memoirs: “I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent.”Memoirs of Casanova Volume IX finds Giacomo Casanova back in Venice, his birth city. After years of disgrace and failure, he has finally begun to succeed as a professional gambler, frequenting the city’s casinos and building his already-infamous reputation. Juggling several affairs at once, including one with a beautiful nun, Casanova begins to grow comfortable. Soon, a terrible betrayal leaves him reeling, allowing a man by the name of Manucci to get close to the young libertine. Under the guise of a business opportunity, Manucci collects information on Casanova for the state, which has long hoped to send him to prison. Trusting and carefree as ever, Casanova walks right into Manucci’s trap. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Giacomo Casanova’s Memoirs of Casanova is a classic of European literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Jacques Casanova De Seingalt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1522964487

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova De Seingalt 1725-1798 by Jacques Casanova De Seingalt Pdf

According to Wikipedia: "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798) was a Venteitian adveturers and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (History of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was the Italian-born libertine Giacomo Casanova that, a full two centuries after his death, his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. But for the years he spent in the employ of Count Waldstein of Bohemia as a librarian, Casanova, "the world's greatest lover" at one time the company of European royalty, popes and cardinals, and man known to the likes of Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart would have been consigned to obscurity." Includes unique illustrations.

Author : Jacques Casanova De Seingalt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1522976507

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1725-1798 Volume 4 Adventures in the South by Jacques Casanova De Seingalt Pdf

According to Wikipedia: "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798) was a Venteitian adveturers and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (History of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was the Italian-born libertine Giacomo Casanova that, a full two centuries after his death, his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. But for the years he spent in the employ of Count Waldstein of Bohemia as a librarian, Casanova, "the world's greatest lover" at one time the company of European royalty, popes and cardinals, and man known to the likes of Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart would have been consigned to obscurity." Includes unique illustrations.

Author : Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734014383

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Venetian Years: Childhood and Adolescence by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Venetian Years: Childhood and Adolescence by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Author : Jacques de Seingalt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1725621894

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The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1725-1798 Volume 5 by Jacques de Seingalt Pdf

Rare edition with unique illustrations. "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798) was a Venteitian adveturers and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (History of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was the Italian-born libertine Giacomo Casanova that, a full two centuries after his death, his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. But for the years he spent in the employ of Count Waldstein of Bohemia as a librarian, Casanova, "the world's greatest lover" at one time the company of European royalty, popes and cardinals, and man known to the likes of Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart would have been consigned to obscurity."