This distinctive book is about the character of Casanova. Writer Stefan Zweig reviews in unique depth the adventures of this famous man in his precise analytical style. Zweig provides a comprehensive vision of Casanova's influence on his society, asking what is the strangest thing about this man and the story of his sudden emergence from the depths of history after years of oblivion! In December 1820, publisher Brojas received an exciting letter from a mysterious person named Casanova, asking him about the possibility of publishing his memoirs. When the publisher read the manuscript, he realized that he was facing a literary work full of life, which prompted him to make a quick decision to publish the book. The work quickly achieved great success, and numerous editions and translations into several languages ​​brought Casanova back into the spotlight after decades of oblivion.
Although Casanova did not expect his memoirs to see the light of day, he admitted that he had been writing them for seven years, and yet he felt remorse about it. But in the end, he continued to write without reservation, recalling his rich memories of a life full of adventures and pleasures. The book clearly shows how what Casanova lived was not just imagination, but real experiences full of exciting and exciting events, which makes him an unforgettable figure in the history of world literature.