Giacomo casanova was an adventurer, writer and a spy, born in eighteenth century venice. Instead he had numerous occupations, and is remembered as one of historys great lovers. Worthy or not, my life is my subject, and my subject is my life. Giacomo casanova the man who has sufficient power over himself to wait until his nature has recovered its even balance is the truly wise man, but such beings are seldom.
In general, giacomo casanova ranks as the 4033rd most popular famous person of all time. Some of the most beautiful spines i have ever seen appear collectively on the sixvolume edition of casanovas history of my life. Katrina ahmansen, a 22year old englishwoman, is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as the personal assistant to the famous swedish soprano, jenny lind. Venice is one of the most romantic places in italy and venetians take love into great account, but there has been one venetian who loved love more than anyone else. Seducer, gambler, necromancer, swindler, good samaritan, spy, swashbuckler, selfmade gentleman, entrepreneur, wit, poet, translator, philosopher, and general bon vivant, giacomo casanova was not only the most notorious lover the western world has known, but also a storyteller of the first order. History of my life everyman library classics hardcover. Intense and scandalous, casanovas extraordinary adventures take the listener on an incredible voyage across 18thcentury europefrom france to russia, poland to spain and turkey to germany, with. Having been an actual person, he is arguably more, arguably less than that. Jun 27, 2008 kelly also found evidence to confirm that a number of casanova s sexual encounters had been with men, corroborating two references in casanova s sensational memoir, the history of my life. He admits that providing an edited version of casanova s vast memoirs is an almost impossible task as the paths one might take are obviously very many. The present edition, which includes approximately one third of casanova s enormous and unfinished book, contains all his major adventures and all his greatest affairs of the heart. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Giacomo casanova, ecclesiastic, writer, soldier, spy, and diplomatist, chiefly remembered as the prince of italian adventurers and as the man who made the name casanova synonymous with libertine.
Casanova s memoirs, giacomo casanova, 1930, 290 pages. Buy history of my life by giacomo casanova online at alibris. Be warned, though, that casanovas memoirs end at volume 29. Memoirs of casanova by giacomo casanova read free book. Many people know casanova as the great lover he was, but in reality, he was far more than that. Casanova at dux an unpublished chapter of history, by arthur symons i the memoirs of casanova, though they have enjoyed the popularity of a bad reputation, have never had justice done to them by serious students of literature, of life, and of history. Gilberto pizzamiglio is professor of italian literature at. Volumes 7 and 8 by giacomo casanova, 9780801856655, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aside from information specific to giacomo casanovas birthday, giacomo casanova is the 28th most famous italian and ranks 3rd in famous people born in venice, republic of venice. In the kindle version there are 30 volumes and it appears to be a complete history.
Volumes 9 and 10 by giacomo casanova, 9780801856662, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Enlightenment on casanovas sexual preferences books the. In addition to the vast history of my life, he wrote a total of 42 books and plays, including a translation of the iliad, a fivevolume sciencefiction novel, mathematical treatises and. The complete memoirs of casanova the story of my life all. A story about giacomo casanova rome private guides blog. Read giacomo casanova books like casanovas secret wife and the memoirs of casanova. Stephen satarelli is a poet and translator of italian and french literary works. History of my life by giacomo casanova, paperback barnes. The complete memoirs of jacques casanova library of congress classification. Giacomo girolamo casanova was an italian adventurer and author from the republic of venice. The story of my life giacomo casanova snippet view 2000.
The personal memoir of historys most famous lover reveals a misunderstood intellectual who befriended the likes of ben franklin. True, this is a 550 page abridged version the story of my life, but it is not wanting in content. I bought a long sword, and with my handsome cane in hand, a trim hat with a black cockade, with my hair cut in side whiskers and a long false pigtail, i set forth to impress the whole city, casanova writes in his memoirs. Well im about to reveal the 10 most important life lessons that casanova lived by. Some of the most beautiful spines i have ever seen appear collectively on the sixvolume edition of casanova s history of my life. Giacomo casanova was convicted by the inquisitori di stato magistrates of the repubblica di venezia. There is an abundance of relevant 18th century history here and, for the most part it is a genuine page turner. Publication date 1967 topics casanova, giacomo, 17251798 publisher.
There is evidence that casanova contributed some of his impressions and experiences to the libretto and might even have written a bit of it himself. I read the history of my life by casanova the free kindle version. Sophie hawes is an artist, printmaker, and translator. The story of my life by giacomo casanova goodreads. Havelock ellis, has realised that there are few more delightful books in the world, and he has analysed them in an essay on. Enlightenment on casanovas sexual preferences books. The memoirs of jacques casanova by giacomo casanova free. Seducer, gambler, necromancer, swindler, swashbuckler, poet, selfmade gentleman, bon vivant, giacomo casanova was a notorious lover of the western world. That is right, casanova was a spy for more than 10 years of his life. He explores casanovas literary style part history, part novel and how he seduces his reader to be part of his circle of friends. Giacomocasanovahistoiredemavie download free pdf epub.
Giacomo casanova books list of books by author giacomo casanova. Giacomo casanova was a gawky child, considered slow and prone to nosebleeds. He died in dux, on june 4 th 1798, alone and upset with life. Giacomo girolamo casanova 2 april 1725 4 june 1798 was an italian adventurer and author from the republic of venice. Read giacomo casanova books like casanova s secret wife and the memoirs of casanova illustrated edition for free with a free 30day trial. A venetian adventurer, author, and lifelong womanizer, the name of casanova has become interchangeable with the art of s. At ten oclock we were at liberty, and could indulge our passion without any fear of being disturbed. He was intellectual genius, writer, poet, musician, lover, and one of the best spies in the history of mankind. Librivox recording of the memoirs of jacques casanova, volume 1, by giacomo casanova transl. The lessons that taught him how to talk to women, seduce them and make them crave his presense. He explores casanova s literary style part history, part novel and how he seduces his reader to be part of his circle of friends. Casanova was an italian adventurer and author from the republic of venice.
Casanovas memoirs, giacomo casanova, 1930, 290 pages. I have lived without dreaming that i should ever take a fancy to write the history of my life, and, for that very reason, my memoirs may claim from the reader an interest and a sympathy which they would not have obtained, had i always entertained the design to write them in my old. At the time, mozart and da ponte were working on a don giovanni opera it was a popular genre and da ponte regarded casanova as a reallife example. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. There is much more to casanova than his legendary love affairs. Giacomo casanova books list of books by author giacomo. History of my life by giacomo casanova, 9781857152906, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read the story of my life the complete memoirs of giacomo casanova, volume 12 of 12 by giacomo casanova available from rakuten kobo. The present edition, which includes approximately one third of casanovas enormous and unfinished book, contains all his major adventures and all his greatest affairs of the heart. Feb 07, 2002 buy the story of my life penguin classics reissue by casanova, giacomo, pizzamiglio, gilberto, pizzamiglio, gilberto, hawkes, sophie, sartarelli, stephen isbn. History of my life is by turns touching, thrilling, wonderfully comic, and quite irresistible.
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But, finding military life boring and owing yet still more money from gambling, casanova quit the military. Appunti e giudizii epub download pdf file download kindle file download epub file readers can find many titles and maybe have their own list but one that must be in the top list even their library is pdf di giacomo casanova e delle sue memorie. His autobiography, which perhaps exaggerates some of his escapades, is a splendid description of. Financial times mary cregan casanovists consider trasks version the definitive english translation. The inquisition of the roman church was a thing different. Giacomo casanova celebrity biography, zodiac sign and. She ferried him through the venetian canals to the island of murano. Free books of biographies and autobiographies in english, pdf, epub, mobi, fb2, azw3, kindle.
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