Widger's Quotations from the Works of Jacques Casanova By: Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798)
Widger's Quotations from the Works of Jacques Casanova is a fascinating compilation of insights, anecdotes, and reflections from the legendary Italian adventurer and writer, Giacomo Casanova. The book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of Casanova, showcasing his wit, intelligence, and passion for life. The quotations are thought-provoking and often humorous, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Casanova's complex personality. From his romantic escapades to his philosophical musings, each quotation reveals a different facet of Casanova's character, making for a truly engaging read. In addition to the quotations themselves, the book also features brief introductions to each section, providing context and background information that enhance the reader's appreciation of Casanova's words. Overall, Widger's Quotations from the Works of Jacques Casanova is a captivating and enlightening collection that is sure to appeal to fans of Casanova's writings and anyone interested in exploring the mind of one of history's most infamous figures. First Page: WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS FROM THE TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE: A series of adventures wilder and more fantastic than the wildest of romances, written down with the exactitude of a business diary; a view of men and cities from Naples to Berlin, from Madrid and London to Constantinople and St. Petersburg; the 'vie intime' of the eighteenth century depicted by a man, who to day sat with cardinals and saluted crowned heads, and to morrow lurked in dens of profligacy and crime; a book of confessions penned without reticence and without penitence; a record of forty years of "occult" charlatanism; a collection of tales of successful imposture, of 'bonnes fortunes', of marvellous escapes, of transcendent audacity, told with the humour of Smollett and the delicate wit of Voltaire. Who is there interested in men and letters, and in the life of the past, who would not cry, "Where can such a book as this be found?" WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS CONTENTS: Dec 2001 The Complete Memoires of Jacques Casanova [JC31][csnvaxxx.xxx]2981 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v30, Old Age and Death, Casanova [JC30][jcagdxxx.xxx]2980 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v29, Florence to Trieste, Casanova[JC29][jcfltxxx.xxx]2979 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v28, Rome, by Jacques Casanova [JC28][jcromxxx.xxx]2978 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v27, Expelled from Spain, Casanova[JC27][jcexpxxx... Continue reading book >>

Widger's Quotations from the Works of Jacques Casanova By: Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798)

Widger's Quotations from the Works of Jacques Casanova is a fascinating compilation of insights, anecdotes, and reflections from the legendary Italian adventurer and writer, Giacomo Casanova. The book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of Casanova, showcasing his wit, intelligence, and passion for life.

The quotations are thought-provoking and often humorous, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Casanova's complex personality. From his romantic escapades to his philosophical musings, each quotation reveals a different facet of Casanova's character, making for a truly engaging read.

In addition to the quotations themselves, the book also features brief introductions to each section, providing context and background information that enhance the reader's appreciation of Casanova's words. Overall, Widger's Quotations from the Works of Jacques Casanova is a captivating and enlightening collection that is sure to appeal to fans of Casanova's writings and anyone interested in exploring the mind of one of history's most infamous figures.

First Page:

WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS

FROM THE TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE:

A series of adventures wilder and more fantastic than the wildest of romances, written down with the exactitude of a business diary; a view of men and cities from Naples to Berlin, from Madrid and London to Constantinople and St. Petersburg; the 'vie intime' of the eighteenth century depicted by a man, who to day sat with cardinals and saluted crowned heads, and to morrow lurked in dens of profligacy and crime; a book of confessions penned without reticence and without penitence; a record of forty years of "occult" charlatanism; a collection of tales of successful imposture, of 'bonnes fortunes', of marvellous escapes, of transcendent audacity, told with the humour of Smollett and the delicate wit of Voltaire. Who is there interested in men and letters, and in the life of the past, who would not cry, "Where can such a book as this be found?"

WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS

CONTENTS:

Dec 2001 The Complete Memoires of Jacques Casanova [JC31][csnvaxxx.xxx]2981 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v30, Old Age and Death, Casanova [JC30][jcagdxxx.xxx]2980 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v29, Florence to Trieste, Casanova[JC29][jcfltxxx.xxx]2979 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v28, Rome, by Jacques Casanova [JC28][jcromxxx.xxx]2978 Dec 2001 Memoirs, v27, Expelled from Spain, Casanova[JC27][jcexpxxx... Continue reading book >>

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