Giacomo CasanovaGiacomo Casanova (1725-1798) was an Italian adventurer, writer, diplomat, and one of the most fascinating figures of eighteenth-century Europe. Best known for his monumental memoir The Story of My Life, Casanova recorded his travels across the courtsand cities of Europe, describing encounters with political leaders, intellectuals, artists, and lovers. His memoirs provide an extraordinary portrait of Enlightenment society and remain among the most entertaining and revealing autobiographical works ever written. Read More Read Less