The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 23: English
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| Author | Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798 |
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| Translator | Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947 |
| Title | The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 23: English |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt" by Jacques Casanova is a historical account that captures the life and adventures of its author during the mid-18th century. The memoirs detail Casanova's escapades across Europe, highlighting his experiences in love, politics, and society, including his interactions with notable figures of his time, illustrating the opulent yet scandalous life of a libertine. At the start of the opening portion, Casanova shares his discontent and observations about English eccentricities and social customs after a turbulent night. He visits a coffee house, where he overhears conversations about suicide and debts that reflect the mercantile mindset of the English. As he navigates London, discussions with his acquaintances reveal insights into gambling culture and quirky societal behaviors. Notably, he learns of a betting club that piques his interest. The introduction of various characters, like Lord Pembroke and his experiences with the young Sophie, sets the stage for further intrigue into Casanova's complex relationships and explorations of human emotion, particularly through the lenses of love and deception, foreshadowing more dramatic developments in his personal journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798 |
| Subject | Europe -- History -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2973 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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