The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 16: Depart Switzerland

"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 16: Depart Switzerland" by Giacomo Casanova is a recollection that paints a portrait of love, exploration, and social interactions in late 18th-century Europe. Picking up the tale after Casanova's exit from Switzerland, the story follows his escapades in Grenoble and beyond, where he quickly finds comfortable lodging among the local elite and meets a number of fascinating women, and becomes captivated by an attractive maiden while finding amusement by gazing into the stars and reading fortunes. Through Casanova's experiences and reflections you discover his complex attitude towards romance and his inclination for folly, revealing his attractiveness as he attends social events, pursues romantic opportunities, and generally indulges in the passions of life in pursuit of something greater.