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THE MEMOIRS
JACQUES CASANOVA de SEINGALT 1725-1798
VOLUME 6 — SPANISH PASSIONS,
EPISODE 26 — SPAIN
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
In this final volume, the famed Venetian libertine finds himself abruptly expelled from Vienna, accused of gambling and the loss of a stolen purse. He confronts a stern Statthalter, arguing his case with the same flamboyant confidence that has marked his earlier adventures, only to be dismissed with a curt order to leave the city. The scene sets the tone for a journey that blends legal intrigue with personal bravado.
Seeking protection, he turns to the Austrian court, pleading his cause before Prince Kaunitz and the Venetian ambassador. Their whispered negotiations reveal a world where diplomatic favors and personal charm can sway justice, while Casanova’s relentless self‑advocacy underscores his unyielding spirit. The episode captures the delicate dance between authority and the indomitable rogue.
From the courts of Vienna to the streets of Aix‑la‑Chapelle, his wanderings promise a vivid portrait of 18th‑century Europe—its politics, its pleasures, and its perilous allure. Listeners will be drawn into a candid, witty chronicle of a man forever chasing freedom, love, and the next daring escapade.
Full title
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. VI (of VI), "Spanish Passions" 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
~18 hours (1078K 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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