Casanova

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova went down in history as a great lover. An eternal wanderer, adventurer, gambler, alchemist, secret agent, writer, translator, journalist - there was no occupation he did not try! But whatever he did, women always came first. Having devoted his entire life to the pursuit of pleasure, elevated by the gallant 18th century to the level of philosophy, Casanova made love the highest meaning of his existence. Despite his acquaintance with monarchs and celebrities, and his correspondence with the most enlightened people of his time, fame came to Casanova only posthumously - after the publication of his Memoirs, written in his later years, when, unable to achieve new romantic conquests, he filled his leisure time with memories. The tireless and lively pen of the genius of everyday life managed to recreate a vivid kaleidoscope of life and customs of the gallant 18th century, conveying the carefree atmosphere of adventure. Great history passed him by, and neither Casanova the secret agent nor Casanova the diplomat left a significant mark in it. In this book, Casanova is presented as the hero of his time, a hero engaged in the search for pleasures and the fulfillment of his ambitious plans.