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Having made a daring escape from prison in Venice, Casanova makes his way to Paris. There, he reconnects with old friends, witnesses the execution of attempted assassin Robert-François Damiens, and uses his cunning to ingratiate himself with the local elite. Desperate for money, he accepts a mission from the French Foreign Minister to spy on the commune of Dunkirk.
Following the disgraceful conclusion of his career in the church, Casanova looks to the military as a way of redeeming himself. Joining a Venetian regiment at Corfu, he soon finds the life of duty to be a boring one and spends his time gambling instead. Abandoning his military service, he catches the eye of Madame F., a beautiful noblewoman of Corfu.
As his brief-yet-heated love affair with Madame F., a beautiful noblewoman, comes to an end, Casanova leaves his military life in Corfu behind him. Returning to Venice, he attempts to live as a professional gambler. After losing most of his money, he turns to music, pursuing a career as a violinist by day while partying with friends by night.
Casanova is forced to flee Venice under threat of imprisonment, leaving behind his closest friends and ending his career as an aide to a powerful senator. He makes his way to Parma, where he meets the love of his life, a Frenchwoman named Henriette, whose beauty and wit compel him to remain loyal-for a time.
After years of restless wandering, after countless failures, arrests, and rejections, Casanova finds a woman worth settling down for. Determined to turn his life around for Henriette, Casanova attempts to put the past behind him. Soon, however, Henriette sees the Venetian libertine for who he really is, and Casanova is forced to go on the road once more.
After two years in Paris, a city teeming with life, Casanova finally wears out his welcome with local authorities. He makes his way to Vienna, a city of immense wealth and stuffy morals, unsuited to such a free-spirited man. As his reputation in Austria grows, he is compelled to return to Venice, where he makes and loses fortunes as a gambler.
Emboldened by his success as a professional gambler, Casanova begins to think he could remain in Venice for good. He divides his time between frequenting the city's casinos and meeting with a beautiful nun, a woman whose chastity soon gives way to pure, unadulterated desire. As this affair heats up, Casanova draws even more attention to himself from local authorities.
Juggling multiple affairs alongside a lucrative, exhausting gambling career, Giacomo Casanova is blindsided by a terrible betrayal. As he attempts to get his life back on track, a man presents him with a promising business opportunity. As the two grow close, Casanova lets his guard down, revealing his secrets to Manucci, who turns out to be a spy for the state.
Arrested for crimes against religion, Casanova is sentenced to five years imprisonment in the infamous prison of the Doge of Venice. Held in solitary confinement, he suffers in darkness and silence, through unbearable heat and an infestation of fleas, longing for nothing more than freedom. With the help of a fellow prisoner, and after months of planning, Casanova makes his escape.
Still a young man, though one already familiar with the excesses of life, Casanova attempts to enter the seminary to devote himself to God. Despite his best efforts, he finds it hard to resist the pleasures of the flesh for long. Eventually, he manages to secure a position with a prominent Bishop, but soon finds himself in trouble with the law.
Back in Paris, Casanova has found success as a spy and diplomat for France. On a mission for the treasury, he travels to Holland to sell government bonds, building a massive fortune and founding a garment factory with his earnings. As wasteful spending and sexual improprieties increase, Casanova finds himself on the wrong side of the law once more.
Although he is more widely known as a popular storyteller whose Peter Pan books are filled with the wit and wonder of history's greatest fairytales, J. M. Barrie was also a gifted memoirist and biographer. Margaret Ogilvy is the story of his mother and their life as a family in Scotland.
Leo Tolstoy's first novel is a semi-autobiographical account of a young boy's journey to youth and young adulthood. Told in meditative, bittersweet prose, Childhood is the first in a trilogy published while Tolstoy was in his early twenties. Precocious, intelligent, and inexperienced, Nikolenka tries his best to adjust to the demands of aristocratic life.
Leo Tolstoy's Boyhood is a semi-autobiographical account of a young boy's journey to youth and young adulthood. Told in meditative, bittersweet prose, Boyhood is the second in a trilogy published while Tolstoy was in his early twenties. Precocious, intelligent, and inexperienced, Nikolenka tries his best to adjust to the demands of aristocratic life.
Leo Tolstoy's Youth is a semi-autobiographical account of a young boy's journey to youth and young adulthood. Told in meditative, bittersweet prose, Youth is the third in a trilogy published while Tolstoy was in his early twenties. Precocious, intelligent, and inexperienced, Nikolenka tries his best to adjust to the demands of aristocratic life.
An impassioned letter from Oscar Wilde to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. De Profundis is a revealing piece composed during the author¿s confinement at Reading Gaol, an English prison. The letter was written towards the end of Wilde¿s term in early 1897 and published in 1905 after his untimely death.
An explicit account of one of the most speculated events to occur on the open seas. The Bounty Mutiny examines the notorious voyage of the HMS Bounty under Commanding Lieutenant William Bligh. With so many theories about its origins and betrayal, this offers an insightful look at the fateful trip.
A woman stuck in a loveless marriage is torn between her duty and desire to reconcile with a former fiancé after an extended absence. The Judgement House tests the importance of one¿s family, integrity and social status. Jasmine Grenfel is a determined woman who has encountered her share of rich and powerful men. Rudyard Byng is a successful entrepreneur, while Ian Stafford is a rising political star. Both men are enchanted by Jasmine but only one can take her hand in marriage. Jasmine chooses a life of wealth and influence over one of love and happiness. She encounters several obstacles including a murder that exposes her sordid past. Gilbert Parker delivers an unconventional love story set against the backdrop of an impending war. It¿s a stark contrast that highlights the superficial nature of the characters¿ exploits. The Judgement House is an engaging read that¿s fueled by murder, intrigue and missed opportunities. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Judgement House is both modern and readable.
Originally published in 1890, The Journal of Sir Walter Scott spans seven eventful years of the author¿s life where he attempts to reclaim his good standing. It¿s a revealing look at the highs and lows of one of the greatest novelists of all-time.The Journal of Sir Walter Scott starts in 1825 when the author is 54 years old. It recounts a seven-year stretch of financial strain caused by failed business ventures and defaulted loans. Scott details his struggle to maintain his dignity, while losing his status and possessions. He recounts personal traumas linked to the death of his wife in 1826, as well as his own declining health. It is a riveting exploration of the author¿s final years. The Journal of Sir Walter Scott is considered a masterpiece of candid writing. Scott bares his soul as he navigates several unexpected obstacles. In the midst of his anguish, he maintains a sincerity that makes for a refreshing and reflexive read. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Journal of Sir Walter Scott is both modern and readable.
Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant (1902) is a posthumously published autobiography by Walter Besant. Although he is more widely known for his works of fiction and book-length studies of the city of London, Besant was also a gifted autobiographer whose unique sense of self and rich memories make for an entertaining, informative read. "I am supposing that [man] has the choice offered him, together with an outline of the future-not a future of fate laid down with Calvinistic rigour, but a future of possibility. And as time, past or future, does not exist in the other world, I am supposing that a man can be born in any age that he pleases." The son of a merchant, Walter Besant would combine ambition with wit to become one of Victorian England's leading intellectual figures. His autobiography is not just the portrait of a man, but a record of a century that saw empires rise and fall, industry outpace agriculture, and the life of humanity change forever, for better or worse. Unsatisfied with the success and fame he found in his literary work, Besant dedicated himself to social causes and was a true champion of the poor in London and around the world.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Best known for authoring the two national epics of the Philippines, José Rizal was a writer and activist who dedicated his life to the liberation of his country. Started when he was just seventeen, his brief autobiography traces the steps of a boy who would become the Philippine's national hero.
With authors such as Voltaire, Honore De Balzac, Victor Hugo, and so many more, French literature can be as intimidating as it is spectacular. Hoping to spread admiration and knowledge about the French literary canon, H.A.L Fisher, a former president of the board of education and prominent historian, sought out Lytton Strachey to write a survey of French literature. After accepting the commission, Strachey exceeded the original expectations, crafting a work of non-fiction that is more alluring than a gift catalog, and filled with fascinating information. Separated into chronological sections, Landmarks in French Literature provides samples, explanations, and stories of the notable literary works spanning from the 15th to the late 19th century. With detailed explorations of each era, and an alphabetized list of esteemed authors, Landmarks in French Literature is a passionate tour through history, rich with intriguing insight and historical information. In the first few months following its publication, Lytton Strachey's Landmarks in French Literature received overwhelming praise and sold thousands of copies in various countries. Described as a fascinating and invaluable source, Landmarks in French Literature is a comprehensive commentary on the literary history of France, including information about major authors, movements, and works. Written with clear passion, expertise, and professional prose, this educational source is a compelling account, and a perfect resource for any reader curious about the culture, art, or history of France.This edition of Landmarks in French Literature by Lytton Strachey features an eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring Landmarks in French Literature to modern standards while preserving the original innovation and insight of Lytton Strachey's work. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
Dayne, a thinly-veiled version of the author, travels to Paris as a teenager in pursuit of artistic achievement. There, he leads a bohemian lifestyle alongside poets, painters, actresses, students, and prostitutes. As his dream of becoming a world-renowned painter begins to fade, he turns to writing. Confessions of a Young Man is a memoir by George Moore.
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