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Title: The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_de_ma_vie
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood" is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century that chronicles the life of the infamous Venetian adventurer and libertine, Giacomo Casanova. This first volume focuses on his formative years, detailing his birth, family lineage, and early experiences that would shape his character and future exploits. Casanova’s narrative is expected to delve into themes of love, adventure, and a philosophical examination of freedom, morality, and human relationships. At the start of the memoirs, we are introduced to Casanova’s lineage, tracing back to his ancestors, particularly his father, who was an illegitimate son and a skilled man of letters. The memoir recalls his mother’s career as an actress and Casanova's struggles with health issues during early childhood, including mysterious nosebleeds. A significant episode involves a visit to a witch who purportedly cures him, intertwining childhood innocence with early glimpses of the supernatural. This period sets the stage for his development, characterized by curiosity and a growing sense of self-awareness, culminating in a transition to studying in Padua, where he begins to explore his burgeoning intellect and fledgling experiences with love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798
Translator: Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
EBook No.: 2951
Published: Dec 10, 2004
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798
Subject: Europe -- History -- 18th century -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_de_ma_vie
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 01: Childhood" is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century that chronicles the life of the infamous Venetian adventurer and libertine, Giacomo Casanova. This first volume focuses on his formative years, detailing his birth, family lineage, and early experiences that would shape his character and future exploits. Casanova’s narrative is expected to delve into themes of love, adventure, and a philosophical examination of freedom, morality, and human relationships. At the start of the memoirs, we are introduced to Casanova’s lineage, tracing back to his ancestors, particularly his father, who was an illegitimate son and a skilled man of letters. The memoir recalls his mother’s career as an actress and Casanova's struggles with health issues during early childhood, including mysterious nosebleeds. A significant episode involves a visit to a witch who purportedly cures him, intertwining childhood innocence with early glimpses of the supernatural. This period sets the stage for his development, characterized by curiosity and a growing sense of self-awareness, culminating in a transition to studying in Padua, where he begins to explore his burgeoning intellect and fledgling experiences with love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798
Translator: Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
EBook No.: 2951
Published: Dec 10, 2004
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798
Subject: Europe -- History -- 18th century -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.