Giacomo Casanova
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie, is regarded as one of the most authentic and provocative sources of information about the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century.
Index of the Project Gutenberg Memoirs of Casanova
Uncover a life of adventure, romance, and daring escapes across 18th-century Europe, all cataloged within the pages of one man's detailed memoirs.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 03: Military Career
Leaving the church behind, a man trades his vows for a sword and uniform, stepping into a life of love and adventure, where his past follows him like a shadow.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 24: London to Berlin
Witness the scandalous escapades of an 18th-century libertine as he navigates love, revenge, and high society from London to Berlin.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 11: Paris and Holland
In a world of scandal and desire, one man seeks refuge while another navigates the complexities of love amidst the vibrant backdrop of Parisian society.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood
Discover the curious beginnings of a famed adventurer, from a mysterious childhood illness to the first sparks of intellect and romance.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 22: to London
A notorious charmer's departure from a beloved sets the stage for new escapades in London, filled with love, society, and challenges from his past.
By Giacomo Casanova
Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Jacques Casanova
Explore the passions and philosophies of a legendary figure through collected writings, revealing a world of desire, society, and the enduring search for meaning.
By 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
Follow the infamous Venetian adventurer through high society and passionate encounters as he journeys through London and Moscow.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 12: Return to Paris
** Returning to Paris, a celebrated adventurer confronts the consequences of his past loves while navigating new encounters and moral challenges in search of deeper connections.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 05: Milan and Mantua
Witness a charismatic adventurer's mischievous escapades and romantic pursuits amidst the glittering backdrop of 18th-century Milan and Mantua.
By 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
Ousted from Vienna, a charismatic adventurer employs his wit and charm to navigate political intrigue and passionate affairs across Europe.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 10: under the Leads
Imprisoned by vengeful Inquisitors, a charismatic adventurer must use all his wit and courage to escape a notorious prison and reclaim his freedom.
By 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
Filled with romance and risk, a famed adventurer's journey takes him from the passionate embrace of a lover to the cold, harsh reality of imprisonment.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 13: Holland and Germany
Witness the tumultuous journey of a charismatic rogue as he navigates love, danger, and high society across Holland and Germany.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 17: Return to Italy
Witness a notorious charmer's return home as he navigates jealousies, theatrical productions, and complex love affairs with both a beautiful noblewoman and her mysterious maid.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 15: With Voltaire
A charismatic adventurer trades witty banter with a famous philosopher while also pursuing tantalizing romantic escapades with three beautiful women, setting the stage for a life brimming with intellectual curiosity and passionate encounters.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 26: Spain
** Forced from Vienna due to gambling and theft, a man of charisma and wit journeys across Spain, facing political tensions and romantic entanglements at every turn.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 25: Russia and Poland
Witness a charming adventurer's escapades in Russia and Poland as he attends lavish dinners, navigates royal courts, falls into torrid affairs, and faces political turmoil.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 06: Paris
In 18th-century Paris, a notorious charmer risks everything for a forbidden love, navigating a world of secret identities, passionate encounters, and ever-present danger.
By Giacomo Casanova
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 29: Florence to Trieste
Escaping exile, a charming adventurer explores love, power, and society throughout Europe.
By Giacomo Casanova