My Life: The Autobiography of Casanova

Author: (Italian) Casanova
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Publication Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This monumental work was written over nine years by the author during his later years of destitution, when he was taken in by Count Waldstein and managed the library in Dux. "My Life" holds significant historical value, offering readers today a panoramic view of 18th-century European society and providing an opportunity to understand the economic, cultural, social, and customs of the era in which he lived. The editor believes this is the true value of this autobiography; as for the chapters that are morally questionable, readers are certainly capable of judging for themselves. The book exudes a sensuous Italian passion. The protagonist is a hedonistic, robust Venetian, exceptionally cunning, who travels the world and associates with many distinguished figures, becoming intimately involved with people. Whether as a social phenomenon or a literary phenomenon, Casanova and his autobiography "My Life" should be familiar and understood by all. The book is illustrated with numerous drawings by the renowned German painter, poet, and humorist Wilhelm Busch (1832–1908). These illustrations are simple yet skillfully executed, unique in style, and possess high aesthetic value.