The Memoirs of Casanova
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The Memoirs of Casanova

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Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) was an Italian adventurer, writer, and notorious womanizer. He is best known for his autobiography Histoire de ma vie originally known in English as The Memoirs of Casanova which provides detailed accounts of his many romantic conquests and escapades throughout Europe. Casanova's memoirs offer a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the 18th century. Casanova was born in Venice, Italy, and received a diverse education that included mathematics, law, and theology. However, he found his true calling in the pursuit of pleasure and seduction. He became famous for his charm, wit, and ability to captivate women. Casanova was also well-traveled, venturing to various European cities, where he engaged in numerous affairs and encounters with women from different social classes. Aside from his romantic exploits, Casanova had other remarkable experiences. He was a talented violinist and had associations with prominent figures of the time, such as Voltaire and Catherine the Great. He also worked as a spy, a gambler, and even spent some time in prison for various offenses. Casanova's life and writings continue to captivate audiences, as they provide insight into the libertine culture and social dynamics of 18th-century Europe. His name has become synonymous with a seductive and adventurous lifestyle, making him an enduring figure in popular culture.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. The Memoirs of Casanova
  3. Table of contents
  4. Casanova At Dux; An Unpublished Chapter Of History, By Arthur Symons
  5. Translator’s Preface
  6. Author’s Preface
  7. THE VENETIAN YEARS
  8. EPISODE 1. CHILDHOOD
  9. Chapter 1
  10. Chapter 2
  11. Chapter 3
  12. Chapter 4
  13. Chapter 5
  14. Chapter 6
  15. Chapter 7
  16. EPISODE 2. CLERIC IN NAPLES
  17. Chapter 8
  18. Chapter 9
  19. Chapter 10
  20. Chapter 11
  21. Chapter 12
  22. EPISODE 3. MILITARY CAREER
  23. Chapter 13
  24. Chapter 14
  25. Chapter 15
  26. EPISODE 4. RETURN TO VENICE
  27. Chapter 16
  28. Chapter 17
  29. Chapter 18
  30. Chapter 19
  31. EPISODE 5. MILAN AND MANTUA
  32. Chapter 20
  33. Chapter 21
  34. Chapter 22
  35. Chapter 23
  36. TO PARIS AND PRISON
  37. EPISODE 6. PARIS
  38. Chapter 1
  39. Chapter 2
  40. Chapter 3
  41. Chapter 4
  42. Chapter 5
  43. Chapter 6
  44. Chapter 7
  45. Chapter 8
  46. Chapter 9
  47. EPISODE 7. VENICE
  48. Chapter 10
  49. Chapter 11
  50. Chapter 12
  51. Chapter 13
  52. Chapter 14
  53. Chapter 15
  54. EPISODE 8. CONVENT AFFAIRS
  55. Chapter 16
  56. Chapter 17
  57. Chapter 18
  58. Chapter 19
  59. Chapter 20
  60. EPISODE 9. THE FALSE NUN
  61. Chapter 21
  62. Chapter 22
  63. Chapter 23
  64. Chapter 24
  65. Chapter 25
  66. EPISODE 10. UNDER THE LEADS
  67. Chapter 26
  68. Chapter 27
  69. Chapter 28
  70. Chapter 29
  71. Chapter 30
  72. Chapter 31
  73. Chapter 32
  74. THE ETERNAL QUEST
  75. EPISODE 11. PARIS AND HOLLAND
  76. Chapter 1
  77. Chapter 2
  78. Chapter 3
  79. Chapter 4
  80. EPISODE 12. RETURN TO PARIS
  81. Chapter 5
  82. Chapter 6
  83. Chapter 7
  84. Chapter 8
  85. Chapter 9
  86. EPISODE 13. HOLLAND AND GERMANY
  87. Chapter 10
  88. Chapter 11
  89. Chapter 12
  90. EPISODE 14. SWITZERLAND
  91. Chapter 13
  92. Chapter 14
  93. Chapter 15
  94. Chapter 16
  95. Chapter 17
  96. Chapter 18
  97. EPISODE 15. WITH VOLTAIRE
  98. Chapter 19
  99. Chapter 20
  100. Chapter 21
  101. ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH
  102. EPISODE 16. DEPART SWITZERLAND
  103. Chapter 1
  104. Chapter 2
  105. Chapter 3
  106. EPISODE 17. RETURN TO ITALY: GENOA—TUSCANY—ROME
  107. Chapter 4
  108. Chapter 5
  109. Chapter 6
  110. Chapter 7
  111. EPISODE 18. RETURN TO NAPLES: ROME—NAPLES—BOLOGNA
  112. Chapter 8
  113. Chapter 9
  114. Chapter 10
  115. Chapter 11
  116. Chapter 12
  117. EPISODE 19. BACK AGAIN TO PARIS
  118. Chapter 13
  119. Chapter 14
  120. Chapter 15
  121. Chapter 16
  122. Chapter 17
  123. EPISODE 20. MILAN
  124. Chapter 18
  125. Chapter 19
  126. Chapter 20
  127. Chapter 21
  128. Chapter 22
  129. IN LONDON AND MOSCOW
  130. EPISODE 21. SOUTH OF FRANCE
  131. Chapter 1
  132. Chapter 2
  133. Chapter 3
  134. Chapter 4
  135. EPISODE 22. TO LONDON
  136. Chapter 5
  137. Chapter 6
  138. Chapter 7
  139. Chapter 8
  140. Chapter 9
  141. EPISODE 23. THE ENGLISH
  142. Chapter 10
  143. Chapter 11
  144. Chapter 12
  145. Chapter 13
  146. EPISODE 24. FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO BERLIN
  147. Chapter 14
  148. Chapter 15
  149. Chapter 16
  150. Chapter 17
  151. Chapter 18
  152. EPISODE 25. RUSSIA AND POLAND
  153. Chapter 19
  154. Chapter 20
  155. Chapter 21
  156. Chapter 22
  157. Chapter 23
  158. SPANISH PASSIONS
  159. EPISODE 26. SPAIN
  160. Chapter 1
  161. Chapter 2
  162. Chapter 3
  163. Chapter 4
  164. Chapter 5
  165. Chapter 6
  166. EPISODE 27. EXPELLED FROM SPAIN
  167. Chapter 7
  168. Chapter 8
  169. Chapter 9
  170. Chapter 10
  171. Chapter 11
  172. Chapter 12
  173. EPISODE 28. RETURN TO ROME
  174. Chapter 13
  175. Chapter 14
  176. Chapter 15
  177. Chapter 16
  178. Chapter 17
  179. EPISODE 29. FLORENCE TO TRIESTE
  180. Chapter 18
  181. Chapter 19
  182. Chapter 20
  183. Chapter 21
  184. Chapter 22
  185. EPISODE 30. OLD AGE AND DEATH OF CASANOVA
  186. Appendix And Supplement
  187. PART THE FIRST. VENICE 1774-1782
  188. 1. Casanova’s Return To Venice
  189. 2. Relations With The Inquisitors
  190. 3. Francesca Buschini
  191. 4. Publications
  192. 5. Mlle. X . . . C . . . V. . .
  193. 6. Last Days At Venice
  194. PART THE SECOND. VIENNA-PARIS
  195. 1. 1783-1785
  196. 2. Paris
  197. 3. Vienna
  198. 4. Letters From Francesca
  199. 5. Last Days At Vienna
  200. PART THE THIRD. DUX — 1786-1798
  201. 1. The Castle At Dux
  202. 2. Letters From Francesca
  203. 3. Correspondence And Activities
  204. 4. Correspondence With Jean-Ferdinand Opiz
  205. 5. Publications
  206. 6. Summary Of My Life
  207. 7. Last Days At Dux