The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First

Step into the bustling world of 18th‑century Venice through the eyes of one of its most colorful figures. This translation brings to life a rare, three‑volume autobiography that was once hidden away in a Venetian library, now rendered accessible with vivid essays and striking original etchings. The translator’s thoughtful introduction frames the memoir as both a personal portrait and a valuable historical record, inviting listeners to explore a period that mirrors the intellectual currents of Johnson, Hume and their contemporaries.

Within the first act, the author offers witty observations on Italian impromptu comedy, vivid sketches of society’s characters, and candid tales of love‑affairs that illuminate the customs of his day. His sharp humor, keen analysis, and unmistakable Venetian flair combine to create a lively portrait of a man whose literary talent and moral insight still resonate. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the glittering yet precarious world that shaped his dramatic fables and lasting legacy.