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Giacomo Casanova
AuthorBooks · Second hand1725-1798
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was an adventurer and writer who was born in the Republic of Venice and travelled extensively throughout Europe. He is chiefly remembered for his autobiography, written in French and published posthumously as Histoire de ma vie. That work has come to be regarded as a unique and provocative source of information on the customs and norms of European social life in the 18th century.
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Birth
1725
Death
1798
First book
1788
Years writing
238
Giacomo Casanova was a true polymath who worked in diverse professions such as diplomat, librarian, violinist, and secret agent.
His famous autobiography, History of My Life, was written in French because it was the most influential language in Europe at the time.
Beyond his fame as a seducer, Casanova stood out as a writer and translator, leaving a legacy of over 360 works.
Born in Venice in 1725, his life was marked by constant travels and adventures that took him across the entire European continent.
The celebrated adventurer came from a family of artists, being the brother of the renowned painters Giovanni Battista and Francesco Casanova.