The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete

A vivid, first‑person chronicle, this memoir follows a restless Venetian who roams the courts, cafés and back‑alleys of eighteenth‑century Europe. From the glitter of Paris salons to the shadowed passages of Venice, he weaves encounters with philosophers, monarchs and artists into a tapestry of love, wit and daring escapades. His voice is unapologetically honest, describing both grand triumphs—such as a legendary prison break—and the ordinary moments that reveal his restless curiosity about the world.

The edition combines the classic translation with newly discovered chapters, offering fresh details on his later years as a librarian in a Bohemian castle. Listeners are treated to a blend of adventure and social observation, giving a rare glimpse into the politics, fashions and pleasures of the era. It reads like a conversation with a charismatic raconteur who never ceased to question, gamble, and celebrate life’s possibilities.