Widger‘s Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Jacques

Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.2

Word count: 39K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of JacquesAuthor: Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Nov 1, 2002

Editor's review

This book is a compilation of quotations drawn from the English editions of Casanova's works in Project Gutenberg, a thematic reference work of excerpts rather than a continuous read. Its value lies in gathering sentences scattered across multi-volume works and presenting them along certain lines, letting readers quickly locate Casanova's aphoristic remarks in his recollections and reflections, and enabling scholars to compare how the same idea is phrased in different passages. As a public-domain electronic text, it preserves the original selection, making it useful as a documentary lead: first locate the passage through the quotation, then return to the full text to verify the context and avoid quoting out of context. It is best treated as an index and anthology rather than a systematic overview of Casanova's thought; readers interested in eighteenth-century European social customs and courtly and urban life will also find vivid vignettes here. Overall, it is a handy reference work, suited to readers with specific lookup needs who will consult it repeatedly.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers and writers who need to quickly trace the source of Casanova's remarks
Readers interested in eighteenth-century European memoirs and aphoristic prose
General readers who wish to sample Casanova's style through short quotations
Staff engaged in organizing public-domain electronic texts and verifying citations

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a systematic biography or a complete narrative read
Readers seeking Chinese translation notes and detailed background commentary
Beginners unfamiliar with the English original and the excerpt format

Reading tips

First skim the table of contents and arrangement to grasp the classification of quotations, then search by theme.
When a sentence interests you, return to the corresponding passage in Casanova's original work to check the context.
Keep a notebook recording the sources of quotations for later verification in writing or research.
Read alongside other eighteenth-century memoirs to observe different treatments of similar themes.

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FAQ

Is this book the complete works of Casanova?

No. It is a compilation of quotations selected by Widger from the English text of Casanova's works in the Project Gutenberg edition. It is a reference book of excerpts; readers should use it as a tool for locating sentences rather than reading it straight through as a complete work.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

The book consists of excerpts in the original English, mostly as separate entries with moderate grammatical difficulty. General English reading ability suffices for lookup, but to understand the eighteenth-century context accurately, notes or background material are still advisable.

Can the quotations in this book be cited directly?

Yes, but you should note that they are cited from this compilation and try to trace them back to Casanova's original work to verify the wording and context. Copying excerpts directly easily loses context, so particular care is needed in academic writing.

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About the author

Casanova, Giacomo, 1725-1798 Author

Giacomo Casanova (1725–1798) is known to the world for his autobiographical memoirs, The Story of My Life. This database holds forty of his works, most of them complete or partial editions of those memoirs, including volumes on his Venetian years and on his time in Paris and London, as well as one volume recounting his encounters with Voltaire. Written in the first person, these texts describe his travels across Europe, his social life and his romantic experiences in a candid, lively style rich in detail, and they are valued both as personal confession and as a record of eighteenth-century social customs. The memoirs have long been regarded as a distinctive work of autobiographical literature, offering readers a vivid picture of urban life and social culture in contemporary Europe. Because public information is limited, details of his biography cannot be firmly established; this entry therefore presents his writing solely on the basis of the works themselves, which are commonly classified as inspirational and personal-growth reading.