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Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete" by Giacomo Casanova is an unfinished memoir written between 1789 and 1798. This sprawling autobiography chronicles the life of a famous Venetian adventurer through 1774, spanning twelve volumes and over a million words. Written in French rather than his native Italian, Casanova's account captures the world of an 18th-century bon vivant. The manuscript's tumultuous journey—through family hands, censored translations, and wartime survival—mirrors the adventurous spirit of its author, remaining unpublished in its original form until 1960.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. I (of VI), "Venetian Years" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. I (of VI), 'Venetian Years'" is a historical autobiography written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and adventures of Giacomo Casanova, a prominent figure of the 18th century known for his romantic escapades and remarkable travels across Europe. The memoirs are a vivid chronicle of his experiences, relationships, and the society of his time, showcasing a blend of personal revelation and historical context that is both entertaining and insightful. The opening of "The Memoirs" introduces us to Casanova’s family lineage and early life, detailing his birth and childhood in Venice amid artistic and theatrical influences. We learn of his mixed heritage, the challenges faced by his mother, and the early education he received under various guardians. The narrative unfolds through vivid anecdotes, such as his experiences with a folk healer and his somewhat tumultuous boarding school life, filled with both camaraderie and jealousy. Casanova’s self-reflections and encounters foreshadow the adventurous and often colorful life he would lead, setting the stage for a tale that intertwines the personal with the historical.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. VI (of VI), "Spanish Passions" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. VI (of VI), 'Spanish...'" is part of the autobiography written by Giacomo Casanova, an 18th-century Venetian adventurer. This volume forms part of the final installment of his sprawling 3,500-page life story, originally penned in French. The memoirs chronicle Casanova's remarkable adventures from birth through 1774, capturing the world of an educated European during the Enlightenment. Written during illness and polished for publication, these pages reveal an extraordinary life that captivated readers across centuries, despite early editions being heavily censored and mistranslated.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. V (of VI), "In London and Moscow" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. V (of VI), "In London and…" by Giacomo Casanova is part of a memoir written beginning in 1789. This volume belongs to Casanova's famous autobiography covering his life as an 18th-century Venetian adventurer. Originally written in French, the complete work spans twelve volumes and chronicles his extraordinary experiences through 1774. The manuscript's tumultuous history includes censorship, mistranslations, and pirated editions before the original version finally emerged in 1960, revealing Casanova's unfiltered account of adventure and intrigue.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. II (of VI), "To Paris and Prison" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. II (of VI), 'To Paris and…'" is part of an 18th-century memoir written originally in French. Giacomo Casanova, the legendary Venetian adventurer, recounts his extraordinary life experiences across Europe. This volume continues his sprawling autobiography, covering adventures, romances, and encounters with the aristocracy and cultural elite. For over a century, readers knew only censored versions of these memoirs until the original manuscript was finally published. The work offers an intimate portrait of 18th-century European society through the eyes of its most notorious libertine.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. IV (of VI), "Adventures In The South" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. IV (of VI), Adventures In…" by Giacomo Casanova is an autobiography written between 1789 and 1798. This volume forms part of Casanova's sprawling memoir recounting his adventures as an 18th-century Venetian libertine. Written in French across 3,500 pages, the work chronicles his remarkable life through 1774. For over a century, readers knew only censored versions translated through German. The original manuscript, rescued from wartime bombings and eventually acquired by France's National Library, reveals the unexpurgated story of one of history's most notorious adventurers.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. III (of VI), "The Eternal Quest" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. III (of VI), 'The Eternal...'" by Giacomo Casanova is an autobiography written starting in 1789. This third volume forms part of Casanova's massive 3,500-page life story, chronicling the adventures of the famous Venetian from his birth through 1774. Written in French rather than his native Italian, the work remained unpublished during his lifetime and languished in censored, mistranslated versions for over a century before the original manuscript was finally recovered and properly published in the 1960s.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 30: Old Age and Death
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 30: Old Age and…" is part of Giacomo Casanova's unfinished memoir written in French during the late 18th century. This volume belongs to the famous Venetian adventurer's sprawling life story, spanning twelve volumes and over 3,500 pages. The complete work chronicles Casanova's extraordinary experiences from birth through 1774, capturing the world of an 18th-century wanderer. The manuscript's turbulent journey through wars, translations, and censorship lasted over 150 years before the original version finally reached readers uncensored.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood" is an autobiography written in French beginning in 1789. This first volume chronicles the early life of Giacomo Casanova, the legendary Venetian adventurer, from his birth in 1725. Written during a serious illness, the memoirs reveal the formative years of a man who would become one of history's most fascinating figures. The manuscript's journey through censorship, translation, and piracy created decades of corrupted editions before the original French text was finally published in 1960.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 08: Convent Affairs
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 08: Convent..." is part of an autobiography written in French in the late 18th century. Giacomo Casanova chronicles his adventurous life as an 18th-century Venetian in this sprawling 3,500-page work. Originally censored and mistranslated through German editions, the true manuscript remained hidden for over a century. This volume captures a portion of Casanova's extraordinary experiences, written in the language of European high society, preserving the voice of history's most famous adventurer.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 09: the False Nun
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 09: the False…" is part of Giacomo Casanova's massive autobiography written in French during the late 18th century. This Venetian adventurer's unfinished memoir spans twelve volumes and 3,500 pages, chronicling his extraordinary life from birth through 1774. The original manuscript endured a fascinating journey—censored, mistranslated, and pirated across Europe for over a century before the unexpurgated version finally emerged in the 1960s. This volume captures another chapter of Casanova's legendary adventures through aristocratic Europe.
Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 06: Paris
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 06: Paris" is part of an autobiographical memoir written in French by the famous Venetian adventurer Giacomo Casanova. This volume chronicles a portion of Casanova's adventurous life through 1774, drawn from his massive 3,700-page manuscript. Originally censored and mistranslated for over a century, the true text remained hidden until the original French manuscript was finally published in its unexpurgated form, revealing the authentic voice of one of history's most notorious figures.
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