The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 17: Return to Italy

In this lively episode of a famed Venetian libertine’s memoirs, the narrative returns to the glittering courts and bustling streets of Italy. Casanova finds himself in Genoa, juggling a delicate love triangle, a theatrical commission, and a risky financial maneuver while trying to protect the tender feelings of his beloved Rosalie. His keen eye captures the elegant absurdities of aristocratic life, from lavish dinner parties to the backstage world of opera.

The memoir blends witty dialogue with vivid observations of 18th‑century Italian society, revealing how charm, jealousy, and ambition intertwine in the salons of Tuscany and Rome. As the narrator navigates intrigue, he also reflects on the universal qualities of women, the art of conversation, and the allure of performance. Listeners are treated to a richly textured portrait of a restless soul seeking pleasure and purpose amid the glittering yet precarious world of his time.