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Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 3 of 12 by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 3 of 12 written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 3 of 12: Written by Himself Now for the First Time Translated Into English Even if she had said that she loved me as much as I adored her, she would not have been more eloquent, for her words expressed all that can be felt. My lips were pressed to her beautiful hands as the captain entered the room. He com plimented us with perfect good faith, and I told him, my face beaming with happiness, that I was going to order the carriage. I left them together, and in a short time we were on our road, cheerful, pleased, and merry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 11 of 12 (Classic Reprint) by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 11 of 12 (Classic Reprint) written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 11 of 12 She greeted me by saying that I had better give up wearing my arm in a sling, as it looked as if I were a charlatan; my arm must well enough after nine months. I was extremely astonished by this greeting, and replied that if it were not necessary I should not wear a sling, and that I was no charlatan. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 3: The Eternal Quest by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 3: The Eternal Quest written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer". He associated with European royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household, where he also wrote the story of his life. Set of 6 volumes.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs Of Jacques Casanova De Seingalt Vol. 3 by : de Seingalt Jacques Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs Of Jacques Casanova De Seingalt Vol. 3 written by de Seingalt Jacques Casanova and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt" is an autobiography written by the Italian adventurer and author Jacques Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798). The third volume continues Casanova's memoirs, chronicling his travels and adventures throughout Europe. The book begins with Casanova's departure from Vienna and his subsequent travels to Germany, where he becomes embroiled in a number of political intrigues and romances. He also spends time in Italy, where he reconnects with old acquaintances and continues his pursuit of love and romance. Throughout the book, Casanova remains a passionate and impulsive figure, with a tendency to fall headlong into love affairs and political schemes. He also continues to be fascinated by the arts, and is depicted attending concerts, operas, and literary salons throughout Europe. As he grows older, Casanova begins to reflect on his life and experiences, and the book contains numerous philosophical and introspective passages. He also becomes increasingly concerned with his legacy and reputation, and takes pains to ensure that his memoirs accurately reflect his life and character. Overall, "The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt" provides a rich and detailed portrait of life in eighteenth-century Europe, as seen through the eyes of one of its most colorful and charismatic figures.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 12 by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 12 written by Giacomo Casanova and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 5 of 12 (Classic Reprint) by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 5 of 12 (Classic Reprint) written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-20 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 5 of 12 Everybody, my dear count, is in mourning in Paris, so go to my tailor's and get yourself a black suit. Tell him you come from me, and say you want it by to-morrow. Good bye. I went out soon after, and did not come back till midnight. I found the box which Madame Mani zoni had sent me in my room, and in it my manu scripts and my beloved portraits, for I never pawned a snuff - box without taking the portrait out. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova by : Casanova Giacomo
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova written by Casanova Giacomo and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Memoirs of Casanova Volume III by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book Memoirs of Casanova Volume III written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoirs of Casanova (1792) is the autobiography of Italian adventure and socialite Giacomo Casanova. Written at the end of his life, the Memoirs capture the experiences of one of Europe’s most notorious figures, a man whose escapades as a gambler, womanizer, and socialite are matched only by his unique gift for sharing them with the world. More than perhaps any other man, Casanova sought to emulate the lessons of the Enlightenment on the level of everyday life, a sentiment captured perfectly in the opening sentence of his Memoirs: “I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent.”Memoirs of Casanova Volume III covers the young adulthood of Giacomo Casanova. When his religious career ends in disgrace and imprisonment, Casanova joins the Venetian military at Corfu. Following a brief sojourn in Constantinople, he enters the service of the Republic of Venice and slowly rises through the ranks to become an officer. Casanova soon grows tired of military life, however, and spends most of his time in Corfu gambling and socializing with the local elite. When he is arrested for disobedience, he begins looking for a way out of military life, and devotes much of his time to the service of Madame F., a beautiful noblewoman who enlists his services around the home. When an injury leaves her bedridden, his duties bring him closer to her than ever before, and soon threaten to turn a professional relationship into a forbidden romantic tryst. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Giacomo Casanova’s Memoirs of Casanova is a classic of European literature reimagined for modern readers.
Book Synopsis Memoirs of Casanova Volume XII by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book Memoirs of Casanova Volume XII written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoirs of Casanova (1792) is the autobiography of Italian adventure and socialite Giacomo Casanova. Written at the end of his life, the Memoirs capture the experiences of one of Europe’s most notorious figures, a man whose escapades as a gambler, womanizer, and socialite are matched only by his unique gift for sharing them with the world. More than perhaps any other man, Casanova sought to emulate the lessons of the Enlightenment on the level of everyday life, a sentiment captured perfectly in the opening sentence of his Memoirs: “I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent.”Memoirs of Casanova Volume XII finds Giacomo Casanova back in Paris. Using his abundant wit and ability to make connections, Casanova has found success as a spy and diplomat for the French government. At the start of the Seven Years’ War, he is sent on a mission to Holland to procure financial backing for the treasury through the sale of discounted bonds. There, he acquires the largest fortune of his life, making enough to open a silk manufactory. Turning down a title and pension, he manages to squander his earnings through mismanagement, ill-advised investments, and sexual impropriety. Soon, despite his recent success streak, the mercurial Casanova once again finds himself in trouble with the law. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Giacomo Casanova’s Memoirs of Casanova is a classic of European literature reimagined for modern readers.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 1 of 12 (Classic Reprint) by : Jacques Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 1 of 12 (Classic Reprint) written by Jacques Casanova and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova, Vol. 1 of 12 And not only are the Memoirs a literary curiosity; they are almost equally curious from a bibliographical point of view. The manuscript was written in French and came into the possession of the publisher Brockhaus, of Leipzig, who had it translated into German, and printed. From this German edition, M. Aubert de Vitry re-translated the work into French, but omitted about a fourth of the matter, and this mutilated and worthless version is frequently purchased by unwary bibliophiles. In the year 1826, however, Brockhaus, in order presumably to protect his property, printed the entire text of the original ms. In French, for the first time, and in this complete form, containinga large number of anecdotes and incidents not to be found in the spurious version, the work was not acceptable to the authorities, and was consequently rigorously suppressed. Only a few copies sent out for presentation or for review are known to have escaped, and from one of these rare copies the present translation has been made strictly and solely for private circulation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt written by Giacomo Casanova and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1725-1798 Volume 3 the Eternal Quest by : Jacques Casanova De Seingalt
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1725-1798 Volume 3 the Eternal Quest written by Jacques Casanova De Seingalt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Wikipedia: "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1798) was a Venteitian adveturers and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (History of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was the Italian-born libertine Giacomo Casanova that, a full two centuries after his death, his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction. But for the years he spent in the employ of Count Waldstein of Bohemia as a librarian, Casanova, "the world's greatest lover" at one time the company of European royalty, popes and cardinals, and man known to the likes of Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart would have been consigned to obscurity." Includes unique illustrations.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova written by Giacomo Casanova and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Casanova by : Jacques Casanova De Seingalt
Download or read book The Memoirs of Casanova written by Jacques Casanova De Seingalt and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume III in the Series: THE MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA de SEINGALT. COMPLETE (Vol.1 to 6 - Illustrated) A new Edition From by Barry's Collection from: THE RARE UNABRIDGED LONDON EDITION OF 1894 TRANSLATED BY ARTHUR MACHEN TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED THE CHAPTERS DISCOVERED BY ARTHUR SYMONS. Illustrated with Old Engravings About the Series: VOLUME 1 - VENETIAN YEARS CASANOVA AT DUX An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE AUTHOR'S PREFACE THE MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA EPISODE 1 - CHILDHOOD EPISODE 2 - CLERIC IN NAPLES EPISODE 3 - MILITARY CAREER EPISODE 4 - RETURN TO VENICE EPISODE 5 - MILAN AND MANTUA VOLUME 2 - PARIS AND PRISON EPISODE 6 - PARIS EPISODE 7 - VENICE EPISODE 8 - CONVENT AFFAIRS EPISODE 9 - THE FALSE NUN EPISODE 10 - UNDER THE LEADS VOLUME 3 - THE ETERNAL QUEST EPISODE 11 - PARIS AND HOLLAND EPISODE 12 - RETURN TO PARIS EPISODE 13 - HOLLAND AND GERMANY EPISODE 14 - SWITZERLAND EPISODE 15 - WITH VOLTAIRE VOLUME 4 - ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH EPISODE 16 - DEPART SWITZERLAND EPISODE 17 - RETURN TO ITALY: GENOA-TUSCANY-ROME EPISODE 18-RETURN TO NAPLES: ROME-NAPLES-BOLOGNA EPISODE 19 - BACK AGAIN TO PARIS EPISODE 20 - MILAN VOLUME 5 -- IN LONDON AND MOSCOW EPISODE 21 - SOUTH OF FRANCE EPISODE 22 - TO LONDON EPISODE 23-THE ENGLISH EPISODE 24 - FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO BERLIN EPISODE 25 - RUSSIA AND POLAND VOLUME 6 - SPANISH PASSIONS, EPISODE 26 - SPAIN EPISODE 27 - EXPELLED FROM SPAIN EPISODE 28 - RETURN TO ROME EPISODE 29 - FLORENCE TO TRIESTE EPISODE 30 - OLD AGE AND DEATH OF CASANOVA Giacomo Girolamo Casanova ( 2 April 1725 - 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. As was not uncommon at the time, Casanova, depending on circumstances, used more or less fictitious names, such as baron or count of Farussi (the name of his mother) or "Chevalier de Seingalt." He often signed his works "Jacques Casanova de Seingalt" after he began writing in French following his second exile from Venice. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer." He associated with European royalty, popes, and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe, and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household, where he also wrote the story of his life. "I should like to be the younger brother to all humanity." In a signal encounter with the famous French philosopher and writer Voltaire, Casanova explains that "I amuse myself by studying people as I travel . . . it is fun to study the world while passing through it." Indeed, Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, traveller, adventurer, musician, lover, escaped convict, and avid reader, brings to his monumental The Story of My Life(Histoire de ma vie) an explicit relish-and aptitude-for intimate observations on human nature, customs, gastronomy, science, literature, economics, and religion.
Book Synopsis The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Vol. 3 by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Vol. 3 written by Giacomo Casanova and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giacomo Girolamo Casanova (2 April 1725 - 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. As was not uncommon at the time, Casanova, depending on circumstances, used more or less fictitious names, such as baron or count of Farussi (the name of his mother) or Chevalier de Seingalt (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ɡɑl]). He often signed his works Jacques Casanova de Seingalt after he began writing in French following his second exile from Venice. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer". He associated with European royalty, popes, and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe, and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household, where he also wrote the story of his life.
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Download or read book The Memoirs of Casanova written by Jacques Casanova De Seingalt and published by Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de. This book was released on 2018-08-19 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Volume in the Series: THE MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA de SEINGALT. COMPLETE (Vol.1 to 6 - Illustrated) This new Edition by Barry's Collection from: THE RARE UNABRIDGED LONDON EDITION OF 1894 TRANSLATED BY ARTHUR MACHEN TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED THE CHAPTERS DISCOVERED BY ARTHUR SYMONS. Illustrated with Old Engravings About the Series: VOLUME 1 - VENETIAN YEARS CASANOVA AT DUX An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE AUTHOR'S PREFACE THE MEMOIRS OF JACQUES CASANOVA EPISODE 1 - CHILDHOOD EPISODE 2 - CLERIC IN NAPLES EPISODE 3 - MILITARY CAREER EPISODE 4 - RETURN TO VENICE EPISODE 5 - MILAN AND MANTUA VOLUME 2 - PARIS AND PRISON EPISODE 6 - PARIS EPISODE 7 - VENICE EPISODE 8 - CONVENT AFFAIRS EPISODE 9 - THE FALSE NUN EPISODE 10 - UNDER THE LEADS VOLUME 3 - THE ETERNAL QUEST EPISODE 11 - PARIS AND HOLLAND EPISODE 12 - RETURN TO PARIS EPISODE 13 - HOLLAND AND GERMANY EPISODE 14 - SWITZERLAND EPISODE 15 - WITH VOLTAIRE VOLUME 4 - ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH EPISODE 16 - DEPART SWITZERLAND EPISODE 17 - RETURN TO ITALY: GENOA-TUSCANY-ROME EPISODE 18-RETURN TO NAPLES: ROME-NAPLES-BOLOGNA EPISODE 19 - BACK AGAIN TO PARIS EPISODE 20 - MILAN VOLUME 5 -- IN LONDON AND MOSCOW EPISODE 21 - SOUTH OF FRANCE EPISODE 22 - TO LONDON EPISODE 23-THE ENGLISH EPISODE 24 - FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO BERLIN EPISODE 25 - RUSSIA AND POLAND VOLUME 6 - SPANISH PASSIONS, EPISODE 26 - SPAIN EPISODE 27 - EXPELLED FROM SPAIN EPISODE 28 - RETURN TO ROME EPISODE 29 - FLORENCE TO TRIESTE EPISODE 30 - OLD AGE AND DEATH OF CASANOVA Giacomo Girolamo Casanova ( 2 April 1725 - 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. As was not uncommon at the time, Casanova, depending on circumstances, used more or less fictitious names, such as baron or count of Farussi (the name of his mother) or "Chevalier de Seingalt." He often signed his works "Jacques Casanova de Seingalt" after he began writing in French following his second exile from Venice. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer." He associated with European royalty, popes, and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe, and Mozart. He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein's household, where he also wrote the story of his life. "I should like to be the younger brother to all humanity." In a signal encounter with the famous French philosopher and writer Voltaire, Casanova explains that "I amuse myself by studying people as I travel . . . it is fun to study the world while passing through it." Indeed, Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, traveller, adventurer, musician, lover, escaped convict, and avid reader, brings to his monumental The Story of My Life(Histoire de ma vie) an explicit relish-and aptitude-for intimate observations on human nature, customs, gastronomy, science, literature, economics, and religion.
Book Synopsis Memoirs of Casanova - Volume 12 by : Giacomo Casanova
Download or read book Memoirs of Casanova - Volume 12 written by Giacomo Casanova and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoirs of Casanova - Volume 12: Return to Paris by Giacomo Casanova Excerpt My Fortune in Holland-My Return to Paris with Young Pompeati Amongst the letters which were waiting for me was one from the comptroller-general, which advised me that twenty millions in Government securities had been placed in the hands of M. d'Afri, who was not to go beyond a loss of eight per cent.; and another letter from my good patron, M. de Bernis, telling me to do the best I could, and to be assured that the ambassador would be instructed to consent to whatever bargain might be made, provided the rate was not more disadvantageous than that of the exchange at Paris. Boaz, who was astonished at the bargain I had made with my shares, wanted to discount the Government securities for me, and I should very likely have agreed to his terms if he had not required me to give him three months, and the promise that the agreement should hold even in the case of peace being concluded in the meanwhile. It was not long before I saw that I should do well to get back to Amsterdam, but I did not care to break my word to Therese, whom I had promised to meet at the Hague. I received a letter from her while I was at the play, and the servant who brought it told me he was waiting to conduct me to her. I sent my own servant home, and set out on my quest. My guide made me climb to the fourth floor of a somewhat wretched house, and there I found this strange woman in a small room, attended by her son and daughter. The table stood in the midst of the room, and was covered with a black cloth, and the two candles standing upon it made it look like some sort of sepulchral altar. The Hague was a Court town. I was richly dressed; my elaborate attire made the saddest possible contrast with the gloom of my surroundings. Therese, dressed in black and seated between her children at that black table, reminded me of Medea. To see these two fair young creatures vowed to a lot of misery and disgrace was a sad and touching sight. I took the boy between my arms, and pressing him to my breast called him my son. His mother told him to look upon me as his father from henceforth. The lad recognized me; he remembered, much to my delight, seeing me in the May of 1753, in Venice, at Madame Manzoni's. He was slight but strong; his limbs were well proportioned, and his features intellectual. He was thirteen years old. His sister sat perfectly still, apparently waiting for her turn to come. I took her on my knee, and as I embraced her, nature herself seemed to tell me that she was my daughter. She took my kisses in silence, but it was easy to see that she thought herself preferred to her brother, and was charmed with the idea. All her clothing was a slight frock, and I was able to feel every limb and to kiss her pretty little body all over, delighted that so sweet a being owed her existence to me. "Mamma, dear," said she, "is not this fine gentleman the same we saw at Amsterdam, and who was taken for my papa because I am like him? But that cannot be, for my papa is dead." We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
