The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 02: a Cleric in…
"The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 02: A Cleric in Naples" is a historical memoir likely written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the life and adventures of Jacques Casanova, a notorious libertine and adventurer, focusing on his experiences in Naples as he navigates through various social circles, romantic entanglements, and personal misfortunes. At the start of the memoir, Casanova reflects on his tumultuous journey leading him
to Naples, filled with a series of misfortunes and encounters that shape his character. He becomes embroiled with Father Stephano, a monk who initially seems to provide companionship but later leads him into deeper troubles. Casanova recounts his introduction to literary societies and picnics while simultaneously describing his gambling losses, interactions with various characters, and a budding romance with a beautiful Greek slave. As his fortunes fluctuate, he remains introspective about his circumstances, hinting at the themes of fate and chance that will permeate the entirety of his memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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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 02: a Cleric in Naples |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_de_ma_vie |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| 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. | 2952 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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