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Giacomo Casanova
Translated by Arthur Machen
A historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume chronicles the adventurous life of Jacques Casanova, focusing on aspects of his military career and personal experiences, including his encounters with love and intrigue. The text provides a vivid insight into his transformation from an abbe to an ensign in the Venetian army and explores themes of ambition, identity, and societal acceptance. At the start of the memoirs, we find Casanova in Bologna, contemplating his future after having renounced the clerical profession. He decides to take on a military persona and embraces his new identity with great enthusiasm, even delighting in the public admiration he receives in his new uniform. As he navigates through a series of encounters, including the common misinterpretations of his past and a budding relationship with a woman named Therese, he becomes embroiled in a world of speculation about his life choices, maneuvering through rumors and opportunistic acquaintances as he plans his next steps towards Venice and the life he envisions. The opening sets the stage for a narrative rich in personal reflection and societal observation, all told with the flair and wit characteristic of Casanova himself.
