Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 06: Paris   By: Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798)

In this sixth volume of the memoirs of Casanova, readers are taken on a journey through Paris, a city filled with intrigue and passion. Giacomo Casanova's vivid storytelling brings to life the vibrant streets of Paris, as well as the colorful characters that inhabit them.

As Casanova navigates the social scene of Paris, readers are treated to a glimpse into the extravagant parties and extravagant lifestyles of the aristocracy. Casanova's charm and wit serve him well as he finds himself embroiled in various love affairs and scandalous situations.

The writing is rich and detailed, painting a vivid picture of 18th-century Paris and its inhabitants. Casanova's escapades are both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and desires.

Overall, Memoirs of Casanova - Volume 06: Paris is a captivating read that will transport readers to a bygone era of passion, intrigue, and scandal. Giacomo Casanova's memoirs are a true literary masterpiece, and this volume is no exception.

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The reader can easily guess that there was a change as sudden as a transformation in a pantomime, and that the short but magic sentence, "Come to Parma," proved a very fortunate catastrophe, thanks to which I rapidly changed, passing from the tragic to the gentle mood, from the serious to the tender tone. Sooth to say, I fell at her feet, and lovingly pressing her knees I kissed them repeatedly with raptures of gratitude. No more 'furore', no more bitter words; they do not suit the sweetest of all human feelings! Loving, docile, grateful, I swear never to beg for any favour, not even to kiss her hand, until I have shewn myself worthy of her precious love! The heavenly creature, delighted to see me pass so rapidly from despair to the most lively tenderness, tells me, with a voice the tone of which breathes of love, to get up from my knees... Continue reading book >>