Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 04: Return to Venice By: Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798)
In this fourth volume of Giacomo Casanova's memoir, the infamous adventurer returns to Venice after his escape from the notorious prison, the Leads. Casanova's storytelling is as captivating as ever, as he recounts his daring escape and subsequent return to the city he loves. As Casanova navigates the treacherous waters of Venetian high society, readers are treated to a firsthand account of the decadence and intrigue of 18th-century Venice. Casanova's charm and wit are on full display as he recounts his encounters with various women and his ongoing pursuit of pleasure. While some may find Casanova's behavior morally questionable, there is no denying his charisma and zest for life. His memoirs offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, full of scandal, romance, and adventure. Overall, Volume 04 of Casanova's memoirs is a thrilling and entertaining read, sure to captivate fans of historical fiction and autobiography alike. Casanova's larger-than-life personality jumps off the page, making this an unforgettable reading experience. First Page: MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA de SEINGALT 1725 1798 VENETIAN YEARS, Volume 1d RETURN TO VENICE THE RARE UNABRIDGED LONDON EDITION OF 1894 TRANSLATED BY ARTHUR MACHEN TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED THE CHAPTERS DISCOVERED BY ARTHUR SYMONS. RETURN TO VENICE CHAPTER XVI A Fearful Misfortune Befalls Me Love Cools Down Leave Corfu and Return to Venice Give Up the Army and Become a Fiddler The wound was rapidly healing up, and I saw near at hand the moment when Madame F would leave her bed, and resume her usual avocations. The governor of the galeasses having issued orders for a general review at Gouyn, M. F , left for that place in his galley, telling me to join him there early on the following day with the felucca. I took supper alone with Madame F , and I told her how unhappy it made me to remain one day away from her. "Let us make up to night for to morrow's disappointment," she said, "and let us spend it together in conversation. Here are the keys; when you know that my maid has left me, come to me through my husband's room." I did not fail to follow her instructions to the letter, and we found ourselves alone with five hours before us. It was the month of June, and the heat was intense. She had gone to bed; I folded her in my arms, she pressed me to her bosom, but, condemning herself to the most cruel torture, she thought I had no right to complain, if I was subjected to the same privation which she imposed upon herself... Continue reading book >>

Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 04: Return to Venice By: Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798)

In this fourth volume of Giacomo Casanova's memoir, the infamous adventurer returns to Venice after his escape from the notorious prison, the Leads. Casanova's storytelling is as captivating as ever, as he recounts his daring escape and subsequent return to the city he loves.

As Casanova navigates the treacherous waters of Venetian high society, readers are treated to a firsthand account of the decadence and intrigue of 18th-century Venice. Casanova's charm and wit are on full display as he recounts his encounters with various women and his ongoing pursuit of pleasure.

While some may find Casanova's behavior morally questionable, there is no denying his charisma and zest for life. His memoirs offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, full of scandal, romance, and adventure.

Overall, Volume 04 of Casanova's memoirs is a thrilling and entertaining read, sure to captivate fans of historical fiction and autobiography alike. Casanova's larger-than-life personality jumps off the page, making this an unforgettable reading experience.

First Page:

MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA de SEINGALT 1725 1798

VENETIAN YEARS, Volume 1d RETURN TO VENICE

THE RARE UNABRIDGED LONDON EDITION OF 1894 TRANSLATED BY ARTHUR MACHEN TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED THE CHAPTERS DISCOVERED BY ARTHUR SYMONS.

RETURN TO VENICE

CHAPTER XVI

A Fearful Misfortune Befalls Me Love Cools Down Leave Corfu and Return to Venice Give Up the Army and Become a Fiddler

The wound was rapidly healing up, and I saw near at hand the moment when Madame F would leave her bed, and resume her usual avocations.

The governor of the galeasses having issued orders for a general review at Gouyn, M. F , left for that place in his galley, telling me to join him there early on the following day with the felucca. I took supper alone with Madame F , and I told her how unhappy it made me to remain one day away from her.

"Let us make up to night for to morrow's disappointment," she said, "and let us spend it together in conversation. Here are the keys; when you know that my maid has left me, come to me through my husband's room."

I did not fail to follow her instructions to the letter, and we found ourselves alone with five hours before us. It was the month of June, and the heat was intense. She had gone to bed; I folded her in my arms, she pressed me to her bosom, but, condemning herself to the most cruel torture, she thought I had no right to complain, if I was subjected to the same privation which she imposed upon herself... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 01: Childhood	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 02: a Cleric in Naples	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 03: Military Career
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 04: Return to Venice	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 05: Milan and Mantua	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 06: Paris
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 07: Venice	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 08: Convent Affairs	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 09: the False Nun
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 10: under the Leads	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 11: Paris and Holland	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 12: Return to Paris
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 13: Holland and Germany	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 14: Switzerland	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 15: with Voltaire
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 16: Depart Switzerland	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 17: Return to Italy	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 18: Return to Naples
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 19: Back Again to Paris	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 20: Milan	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 21: South of France
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 22: to London	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 23: English	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 24: London to Berlin
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 25: Russia and Poland	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 26: Spain	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 27: Expelled from Spain
Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 28: Rome	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 29: Florence to Trieste	Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 30: Old Age and Death

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Biography
History

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