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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
- Cover
- The Memoirs of Casanova
- Table of contents
- Casanova At Dux; An Unpublished Chapter Of History, By Arthur Symons
- Translatorās Preface
- Authorās Preface
- THE VENETIAN YEARS
- EPISODE 1. CHILDHOOD
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- EPISODE 2. CLERIC IN NAPLES
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- EPISODE 3. MILITARY CAREER
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- EPISODE 4. RETURN TO VENICE
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- EPISODE 5. MILAN AND MANTUA
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- TO PARIS AND PRISON
- EPISODE 6. PARIS
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- EPISODE 7. VENICE
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- EPISODE 8. CONVENT AFFAIRS
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- EPISODE 9. THE FALSE NUN
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- EPISODE 10. UNDER THE LEADS
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- THE ETERNAL QUEST
- EPISODE 11. PARIS AND HOLLAND
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- EPISODE 12. RETURN TO PARIS
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- EPISODE 13. HOLLAND AND GERMANY
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- EPISODE 14. SWITZERLAND
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- EPISODE 15. WITH VOLTAIRE
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH
- EPISODE 16. DEPART SWITZERLAND
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- EPISODE 17. RETURN TO ITALY: GENOAāTUSCANYāROME
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- EPISODE 18. RETURN TO NAPLES: ROMEāNAPLESāBOLOGNA
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- EPISODE 19. BACK AGAIN TO PARIS
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- EPISODE 20. MILAN
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- IN LONDON AND MOSCOW
- EPISODE 21. SOUTH OF FRANCE
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- EPISODE 22. TO LONDON
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- EPISODE 23. THE ENGLISH
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- EPISODE 24. FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO BERLIN
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- EPISODE 25. RUSSIA AND POLAND
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- SPANISH PASSIONS
- EPISODE 26. SPAIN
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- EPISODE 27. EXPELLED FROM SPAIN
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- EPISODE 28. RETURN TO ROME
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- EPISODE 29. FLORENCE TO TRIESTE
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- EPISODE 30. OLD AGE AND DEATH OF CASANOVA
- Appendix And Supplement
- PART THE FIRST. VENICE 1774-1782
- 1. Casanovaās Return To Venice
- 2. Relations With The Inquisitors
- 3. Francesca Buschini
- 4. Publications
- 5. Mlle. X . . . C . . . V. . .
- 6. Last Days At Venice
- PART THE SECOND. VIENNA-PARIS
- 1. 1783-1785
- 2. Paris
- 3. Vienna
- 4. Letters From Francesca
- 5. Last Days At Vienna
- PART THE THIRD. DUX ā 1786-1798
- 1. The Castle At Dux
- 2. Letters From Francesca
- 3. Correspondence And Activities
- 4. Correspondence With Jean-Ferdinand Opiz
- 5. Publications
- 6. Summary Of My Life
- 7. Last Days At Dux