Convent Affairs

By Giacomo Casanova

Book Overview

Convent Affairs is a book written by the famous Italian adventurer and writer, Jacques Casanova. The book is a collection of stories and memoirs about his experiences with various women in convents throughout Europe during the 18th century. Casanova, known for his seductive charm and adventurous spirit, shares his encounters with nuns and other religious women, detailing their forbidden relationships and secret affairs. The book provides a unique insight into the social and sexual norms of the time, as well as the lives of women who lived in convents. It also offers a glimpse into the life of Casanova himself, who was known for his scandalous exploits and his ability to charm women of all backgrounds. Convent Affairs is a fascinating and provocative read for those interested in history, sexuality, and the human experience.There is nothing, there can be nothing, dearer to a thinking being than life; yet the voluptuous men, those who try to enjoy it in the best manner, are the men who practise with the greatest perfection the difficult art of shortening life, of driving it fast. They do not mean to make it shorter, for they would like to perpetuate it in the midst of pleasure, but they wish enjoyment to render its course insensible; and they are right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419114042
• ISBN13: 9781419114045
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"