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The Story of My Life Vol. 6 Spanish Passions

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Availability:In StockContributor:Giacomo CasanovaPublish date:4/3/2018Pages:460
Languages:EnglishPublisher:SMK BooksISBN-13:9781515427322ISBN-10:1515427323UPC:9781515427322Book Category:History, Art, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:History, MemoirsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.19 inchesWeight:0.844Product ID:SCY8E47F1Z

The continuing adventures of Giacomo Casanova carry the legendary libertine into Spain, where intrigue, romance, and political complexity shape the next chapter of his extraordinary life. In The Story of My Life, Vol. 6: Spanish Passions, Casanova recounts his travels through Spain during the eighteenth century, describing encounters with nobles, scholars, clergy, and lovers while navigating the rigid social and political structures of the Spanish world.

Casanova's memoirs remain one of the most vivid autobiographical records of European society in the Enlightenment era. Combining wit, candor, and remarkable attention to detail, he describes his experiences with both humor and insight, revealing not only his famous romantic escapades but also the intellectual and cultural currents of the time.

Rendered into English by the celebrated writer Arthur Machen, this volume continues Casanova's remarkable narrative of adventure, diplomacy, love affairs, and survival. The memoir stands as a unique historical portrait of eighteenth-century Europe, seen through the eyes of one of its most colorful and perceptive observers.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:SMK BooksISBN-13:9781515427322ISBN-10:1515427323UPC:9781515427322Book Category:History, Art, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:History, MemoirsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.19 inchesWeight:0.844Product ID:SCY8E47F1Z
Casanova, Giacomo: - Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) was an Italian adventurer, writer, diplomat, and one of the most fascinating figures of eighteenth-century Europe. Best known for his monumental memoir The Story of My Life, Casanova recorded his travels across the courts and cities of Europe, describing encounters with political leaders, intellectuals, artists, and lovers. His memoirs provide an extraordinary portrait of Enlightenment society and remain among the most entertaining and revealing autobiographical works ever written.Machen, Arthur: - Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and translator best known for his influential works of supernatural fiction, including The Great God Pan and The Three Impostors. A master stylist, Machen also produced important translations of historical works, bringing classic European texts such as Casanova's memoirs to English-speaking audiences.
Publisher: SMK Books

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