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The Duel (Paperback)
Giacomo Casanova
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It was his intention to trade a few sword-thrusts in some place or
another, and get the business over with.
A sparkling new translation tells the tale of a young libertine who
finds his rapier wit matched by actual rapiers.
In this autobiographical tale, a young dandy is forced to flee his
hometown after falling afoul of the authorities. But sheltering in
the royal court he finds treachery and insult and is even- tually
positioned into a meaningless confrontation over a woman he cares
nothing about. Told with debonair wit and a merciless attitude
toward high society, the tale becomes a tense adventure that leads
to a surprising outcome.
This Is A Melville House "HybridBook"
HybridBooks are a union of print and electronic media: Purchasers
of this print edition also receive Illuminations--additional
curated material that expand the world of Kleist's novella through
text and illustrations--at no additional charge.
To obtain the Illuminations for "The Duel "by Giacomo Casanova,
simply scan the QR code (or follow a url) found at the back of the
print book, which leads to a page where you can download a file for
your preferred electronic reading device.
Illuminations for "The Duel" by Giacomo Casanova contain:
Writings by:
Havelock Ellis - W.E. Garrett Fisher - Richard von Kraft Ebbing -
Arthur Schnitzler - Arthur Symonds - Mark Twain - And the entire
version of Casanova's duel as written in his personal memoirs.
Full-color illustrations by/of:
Francesco Casanova - Anton Raphael Mengs - Jean-Marc Nattier -
Johann Berka - 1841 map of Weehawken - "An Air Balloon Engagement"
by J. Barrow - and portraits of the ten most deadly duelists.
Also included is The Duelist's Supplement - "Famous Duels,
Duelists and Dueling Grounds"
The Art of The Novella Series
Too short to be a novel, too long to be a short story, the novella
is generally unrecognized by academics and publishers. Nonetheless,
it is a form beloved and practiced by literature's greatest
writers. In the Art Of The Novella series, Melville House
celebrates this renegade art form and its practitioners with titles
that are, in many instances, presented in book form for the first
time.
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The Story of My Life (Paperback)
Gilberto Pizzamiglio; Giacomo Casanova; Introduction by Gilberto Pizzamiglio; Translated by Sophie Hawkes, Stephen Sartarelli
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Seducer, gambler, necromancer, swindler, swashbucker, poet, self-made gentleman, bon vivant, Giacomo Casanova was not only the most notorious lover of the Western world, but a supreme story teller. He lived a life stranger than most fictions, and the tale of his own adventures is his most compelling story, and one that remained unfinished at the time of his death. This new selection contains all the highlights of Casanova's life: his youth in Venice as a precocious ecclesiastic; his dabbling in the occult; his imprisonment and thrilling escape; and his amorous conquests, ranging from noblewomen to nuns.
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 XI finds
Giacomo Casanova on the run from Venetian authorities. Having been
handed a five-year prison sentence, Casanova is left with no choice
but to risk a daring, dangerous escape. He manages to make his way
by foot and by gondola out of the city before embarking on a
journey to Paris. Arriving in 1757, he reconnects with powerful
friends, affording him much needed protection. There, he witnesses
the brutal execution of Robert-Francois Damiens, the attempted
assassin of Louis XV, and the last man to be drawn and quartered in
France. Desperate for money, he accepts a job from the French
Foreign Minister to collect information from the commune of
Dunkirk. Having proved himself as a valuable spy, Casanova
reinvents himself once more. 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.
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 III covers
the young adulthood of Giacomo Casanova. When his religious career
ends in disgrace and imprisonment, Casanova joins the Venetian
military at Corfu. Following a brief sojourn in Constantinople, he
enters the service of the Republic of Venice and slowly rises
through the ranks to become an officer. Casanova soon grows tired
of military life, however, and spends most of his time in Corfu
gambling and socializing with the local elite. When he is arrested
for disobedience, he begins looking for a way out of military life,
and devotes much of his time to the service of Madame F., a
beautiful noblewoman who enlists his services around the home. When
an injury leaves her bedridden, his duties bring him closer to her
than ever before, and soon threaten to turn a professional
relationship into a forbidden romantic tryst. 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.
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 V finds
Giacomo Casanova serving as an aide to a powerful Venetian senator.
Back in the city of his birth, surrounded with the vices and old
friends who forced him to leave in the first place, Casanova soon
finds himself in dire straits. When a practical joke goes horribly
wrong, he escapes to the city of Parma, hoping to reinvent himself
yet again. There, however, he unexpectedly falls in love with a
Frenchwoman named Henriette, a soul whose wit and beauty tempt the
young libertine-perhaps for the first and last time-to settle down
and sow his wild oats. 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.
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 IX finds
Giacomo Casanova back in Venice, his birth city. After years of
disgrace and failure, he has finally begun to succeed as a
professional gambler, frequenting the city's casinos and building
his already-infamous reputation. Juggling several affairs at once,
including one with a beautiful nun, Casanova begins to grow
comfortable. Soon, a terrible betrayal leaves him reeling, allowing
a man by the name of Manucci to get close to the young libertine.
Under the guise of a business opportunity, Manucci collects
information on Casanova for the state, which has long hoped to send
him to prison. Trusting and carefree as ever, Casanova walks right
into Manucci's trap. 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.
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 VI finds
Giacomo Casanova living in the city of Parma, where he has fallen
in love with a beautiful Frenchwoman named Henriette. Despite their
deep attraction, despite Casanova's efforts to lead a respectable,
law-abiding life, Henriette discovers, after three months of
passion, that he is no more than a broke, low-born, violent man,
and leaves him for good. Brokenhearted, filled with self-doubt,
Casanova returns to Venice once more, where a successful streak in
gambling gives him the funds to make his way to Paris. With renewed
hope, he sets out on the legendary Grand Tour, arriving in the
French capitol in 1750. 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.
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 IV covers
the young adulthood of Giacomo Casanova. As his time in Corfu draws
to a close, the young Casanova revels in the final days of a heated
love affair with Madame F., a beautiful noblewoman. Ending his
military career, he returns to Venice and pursues the life of a
professional gambler, but soon finds that his compulsiveness proves
a poor match for the patience and cunning required of the craft.
Desperately broke, he attempts to make a living as a violinist
while continuing his fast, hedonistic lifestyle. When a chance
encounter ends with him saving the life of a Venetian senator,
Casanova begins several years of service under his patronage. Life
as a nobleman is difficult for a young libertine, however, and as
his patron's patience wears thin, Casanova looks to reinvent
himself once more. 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.
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 II covers the
young adulthood of Giacomo Casanova. Having excelled in his study
of law at the University of Padua, Casanova embarks on an ill-fated
career as a cleric. Drawn further toward the life of a dandy than
that of a man of God, he moves within some of Venice's highest
social circles while womanizing and developing an addiction to
gambling. After being forced to leave the seminary due to a
debt-related imprisonment, Casanova manages to gain employment with
a powerful Bishop in Rome. But his taste for freedom and
fast-living proves much too strong, and soon ends his religious
career for good. 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.
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.
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 XII finds
Giacomo Casanova back in Paris. Using his abundant wit and ability
to make connections, Casanova has found success as a spy and
diplomat for the French government. At the start of the Seven
Years' War, he is sent on a mission to Holland to procure financial
backing for the treasury through the sale of discounted bonds.
There, he acquires the largest fortune of his life, making enough
to open a silk manufactory. Turning down a title and pension, he
manages to squander his earnings through mismanagement, ill-advised
investments, and sexual impropriety. Soon, despite his recent
success streak, the mercurial Casanova once again finds himself in
trouble with the law. 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.
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 VII follows
Giacomo Casanova from Paris-where he spent two years learning the
French language and enraging local authorities-to Vienna, a city
unsuited to his libertine lifestyle. After a year, he grows tired
of Austrian stuffiness and returns to Venice, his birth city.
There, he gains and loses fortunes overnight, living the torturous
lows and intoxicating highs of life as a professional gambler.
Somehow, in a city where supposedly everyone knows his name,
Casanova accumulates even more enemies, drawing the attention of
state spies and risking not just disgrace, but a lengthy
imprisonment. 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.
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 X finds
Giacomo Casanova in grave danger, perhaps the most serious of his
life. Having fallen into the trap of Manucci, a spy for the state,
Casanova is arrested and sentenced without trial to five years
imprisonment. Held in the infamous Leads, the prison under the
Doge's Palace, he suffers in solitary confinement through
unbearable heat, overwhelming darkness, and an infestation of
fleas. After months in this cell, he is moved from solitary
confinement, given better clothes and accommodations, and allowed
to go outside for brief, supervised walks. Seeing an opportunity,
Casanova begins planning his escape, collecting tools and
conspiring with a fellow prisoner in order to achieve his freedom.
When the day arrives, and after several aborted attempts, he seizes
his only chance. 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.
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 VIII finds
Giacomo Casanova back in Venice, his birth city. After years of
disgrace and failure, he has finally begun to succeed as a
professional gambler, frequenting the city's casinos and building
his already-infamous reputation. Amid so much excitement, he falls
for a beautiful nun, a chaste woman who shows signs of desire
despite her commitment to God. As their affections turn into a
heated affair, Casanova struggles to divide his public and private
lives, drawing attention to himself from local authorities looking
for any reason to throw him in prison for good. 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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