The memoirs of the world-famous Venetian Giacomo Casanova are a frank self-portrait of this tireless adventurer. The texts of the most interesting chapters are presented in this edition in a new translation from French. You will get acquainted with the adventures of the great adventurer at the court of Louis XV, at the court of the King of Prussia and in Russia. Casanova, whose name has become a household name, appears before us not only as an ardent lover, but also as an outstanding personality, as a subtle, intelligent observer, with amazing accuracy drawing portraits of great people of his time, such as Louis XV, King Frederick II, J.- J. Rousseau, Voltaire, Empress Catherine II, Grigory Orlov, as well as the life and customs of their time. The book is richly illustrated with paintings by famous artists.