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Title: The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 10: under the Leads
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 10: Under the Leads" by Jacques Casanova is a historical memoir written during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles the experiences of the infamous Venetian adventurer as he recounts his imprisonment in the Leads, a notorious Venetian prison, exploring themes of oppression, despair, and the human spirit's resilience amidst dire circumstances. The beginning of the memoir sees Casanova grappling with the terrifying reality of his arrest by the Inquisitors and his subsequent incarceration. He vividly describes the grim surroundings of his cell, the oppressive atmosphere, and his thoughts of betrayal by those he once considered friends. As he confronts adversity, Casanova's keen observations on human nature, reflections on his past, and his scathing humor illuminate his struggle to maintain sanity while contemplating escape from what feels like ultimate despair. He also narrates his encounters with fellow prisoners and the various challenges they face, painting a rich picture of life under the Leads that reflects the broader social and political climate of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798
Translator: Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
EBook No.: 2960
Published: Dec 11, 2004
Downloads: 88
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 10: under the Leads
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 10: Under the Leads" by Jacques Casanova is a historical memoir written during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles the experiences of the infamous Venetian adventurer as he recounts his imprisonment in the Leads, a notorious Venetian prison, exploring themes of oppression, despair, and the human spirit's resilience amidst dire circumstances. The beginning of the memoir sees Casanova grappling with the terrifying reality of his arrest by the Inquisitors and his subsequent incarceration. He vividly describes the grim surroundings of his cell, the oppressive atmosphere, and his thoughts of betrayal by those he once considered friends. As he confronts adversity, Casanova's keen observations on human nature, reflections on his past, and his scathing humor illuminate his struggle to maintain sanity while contemplating escape from what feels like ultimate despair. He also narrates his encounters with fellow prisoners and the various challenges they face, painting a rich picture of life under the Leads that reflects the broader social and political climate of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798
Translator: Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
EBook No.: 2960
Published: Dec 11, 2004
Downloads: 88
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.