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THE MEMOIRS
JACQUES CASANOVA de SEINGALT 1725-1798
VOLUME 5 -- IN LONDON AND MOSCOW
EPISODE 21 — SOUTH OF FRANCE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
EPISODE 22 — TO LONDON
CHAPTER V
In this unexpurgated volume, the legendary libertine recounts his restless wanderings across Europe, from bustling London streets to the frosty avenues of Moscow. His keen eye captures the glitter of high society and the hidden corridors where love and ambition collide. The narrative balances scandalous exploits with sharp social commentary, inviting listeners into a world of salons, gambling houses, and clandestine meetings.
Interwoven with vivid portraits of friends, lovers, and rivals, the memoir offers a frank glimpse of 18th‑century intrigue—whether at a Venetian banquet, a Parisian boudoir, or a Russian noble’s drawing‑room. Casanova’s voice remains wry and self‑aware, often acknowledging his own vanity while exposing the pretensions of those around him. This episode promises the same blend of adventure and introspection that makes his chronicles a timeless window onto a bygone era.
Full title
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. V (of VI), "In London and Moscow" The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (1011K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2012-03-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1725–1798
A restless traveler, brilliant storyteller, and master of reinvention, he turned a life of escapes, schemes, and romance into one of the most vivid memoirs of the 18th century. His name became a legend, but his writing reveals a sharper, more curious mind than the myth alone suggests.
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