The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 12: Return to Paris

** "The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 12: Return to Paris" by Giacomo Casanova is a historical memoir that shares the experiences of Jacques Casanova, a famous adventurer known for his love affairs and travels throughout Europe, using personal stories and thoughts about society and life. This volume focuses on Casanova's return to Paris, filled with complicated relationships, moral questions, and his search for love. When the story begins, Casanova arrives back in Paris after doing well in Holland, dealing with family connections and romantic situations. He meets his adopted children, gets involved with a troubled woman named Therese, and thinks about what he has done in the past. The writing style is both thoughtful and energetic as Casanova tells about his interactions with different people, showing his appeal, intelligence, and inner struggles. These early pages introduce the combination of passion and the weight of duty, creating a detailed background for the story that follows. **