Casanova Jacques: 91 books

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was born in Venice in 1725 to actress Zanetta Farussi, wife of actor and dancer Gaetano Giuseppe Casanova. Giacomo was the first of six children, being followed by Francesco Giuseppe (1727–1803), Giovanni Battista (1730–1795), Faustina Maddalena (1731–1736), Maria Maddalena...

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was born in Venice in 1725 to actress Zanetta Farussi, wife of actor and dancer Gaetano Giuseppe Casanova. Giacomo was the first of six children, being followed by Francesco Giuseppe (1727–1803), Giovanni Battista (1730–1795), Faustina Maddalena (1731–1736), Maria Maddalena...

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was born in Venice in 1725 to actress Zanetta Farussi, wife of actor and dancer Gaetano Giuseppe Casanova. Giacomo was the first of six children, being followed by Francesco Giuseppe (1727–1803), Giovanni Battista (1730–1795), Faustina Maddalena (1731–1736), Maria...

Milan and Mantua is the record of Jacques Casanova de Seingalts adventures and love affairs. He traveled throughout Europe winning the confidence and friendship of many important people and gaining a reputation for his wit and charm with women. His work marvelously depicts the customs and traditions of Italy.

Rich and profound Casanova's memoirs are a complete depiction of life. He recounts his expeditions in Italy and his meetings with the elite of the society. He has also included his personal relationships and the ups and downs of that era of his life. The work is truly riveting and monopolizes the reader's attention.

Casanova recounts his expedition in Switzerland in these pages. From the customs and traditions of the people to the landscape he takes into account everything. His illustration of his surroundings is extremely picturesque and engrossing!

Followed by authorities of the Inquisition Casanova fled from place to place and landed in Venice. Feeling comfortable in his birth place he started working in the sphere of his interest and translated some works. Focusing on the life around him this work depicts his experiences in a great manner.

An account of Casanova's life and his travel expeditions in Italy. With usual colourful descriptions and artful depiction the reader travels with the author of these pages. Captivating!

The work revolves around the many travel expeditions undertaken by Casanova. Here he critically analyzes the attitudes and life-styles of the elite of France. With great insights and thoughtful reflections this is a work that grasps attention.

The autobiography that captures the action-packed life of Casanova. In this book he recounts the days when he was expelled from Spain. The landscape of Spain is captured with picturesque details. Captivating!

The landscape of Paris and Holland has been intriguingly captured in these pages. With picturesque depictions engrossing imagery and a unique style Casanova has given a new touch to travelogue-writing. The politics and social values ideals and attitudes of the people have been captured skillfully.

In this engrossing piece Casanova narrates the tale of his spectacular escape. During 1775 he was sentenced by the Venetian inquisition and was confounded in prison called The Leads. The work elucidates his escape and the consequent events. He reports the event in such an amazing manner that in his own times he was sought after for this narration. Engrossing!

A beautiful and unique travelogue Casanova has elaborated upon his experiences in London. He has dwelled on the mode of government attitudes of people and history of England. The work brilliantly captures the conventionality of the people and the beauty of the land.

In this unique travelogue Casanova explains his experiences in Holland and Germany. This is a work that examines the two countries their culture society and attitudes of the people. In this engrossing work the author also gives an insight into his own feelings.