Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 13: Holland and Germany By: Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) |
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Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 13: Holland and Germany by Giacomo Casanova is a captivating and enlightening read. Casanova's accounts of his travels through Holland and Germany are filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cities, and people he encounters along the way. His adventures are filled with excitement, danger, and intrigue, making it difficult to put the book down.
Casanova's writing style is engaging and his storytelling abilities are impressive. He provides a unique perspective on the customs and social norms of the time, shedding light on the various cultures he encounters during his journey. The reader gets a glimpse into the mind of a true adventurer and romantic, as Casanova pursues love and fortune wherever he goes.
Overall, Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 13: Holland and Germany is a well-written and entertaining book that offers a fascinating look into the life of one of history's most notorious figures. Fans of historical memoirs and travel literature will surely enjoy this addition to Casanova's renowned autobiography. THE ETERNAL QUEST, Volume 3c HOLLAND AND GERMANY THE RARE UNABRIDGED LONDON EDITION OF 1894 TRANSLATED BY ARTHUR MACHEN TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED THE CHAPTERS DISCOVERED BY ARTHUR SYMONS. THE ETERNAL QUEST HOLLAND AND GERMANY CHAPTER X Portrait of the Pretended Countess Piccolomini Quarrel and Duel Esther and Her Father, M. D'O. Esther Still Taken with the Cabala Piccolomini Forges a Bill of Exchange: Results I Am Fleeced, and in Danger of Being Assassinated Debauch with the Two Paduan Girls I Reveal A Great Secret To Esther I Bate the Rascally St. Germain; His Flight Manon Baletti Proves Faithless to Me; Her Letter Announcing Her Marriage: My Despair Esther Spends a Day With Me My Portrait and My Letters to Manon Get Into Esther's Hands I Pass a Day with Her We Talk of Marrying Each Other The so called Countess Piccolomini was a fine example of the adventurers. She was young, tall, well made, had eyes full of fire, and skin of a dazzling whiteness; not, however, that natural whiteness which delights those who know the value of a satin skin and rose petals, but rather that artificial fairness which is commonly to be seen at Rome on the faces of courtezans, and which disgusts those who know how it is produced... Continue reading book >>
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