Memoirs of Casanova (1792) is the autobiography of Italian
adventure and socialite Giacomo Casanova. Written at the end of his
life, the Memoirs capture the experiences of one of Europe's most
notorious figures, a man whose escapades as a gambler, womanizer,
and socialite are matched only by his unique gift for sharing them
with the world. More than perhaps any other man, Casanova sought to
emulate the lessons of the Enlightenment on the level of everyday
life, a sentiment captured perfectly in the opening sentence of his
Memoirs: "I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done
in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done
freely; I am a free agent."Memoirs of Casanova Volume I covers the
childhood of Giacomo Casanova in Venice. The eldest of six
children, Casanova is raised by actor and actress Gaetano Casanova
and Zanetta Farussi at a time of cultural and economic ascendancy
for the Republic of Venice. Following his father's death at the age
of eight, Casanova, whose mother was often busy touring Europe for
her work in the theater, is sent to a boarding house in Padua. Due
to poor living conditions, he is eventually taken into the care of
an instructor and priest, whose household introduced the young boy
to music, literature, and most importantly, women. In Padua,
Casanova discovers the ideals of art and beauty that will drive him
for much of his life, remaining with him through all of his trials
and triumphs. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Giacomo Casanova's Memoirs of
Casanova is a classic of European literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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