With Voltaire - Giacomo Casanova - Bog

""With Voltaire"" is a memoir written by Jacques Casanova, detailing his interactions with the famous philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book provides an intimate look into the friendship between the two men, as well as their intellectual and philosophical debates. Casanova recounts their conversations on topics such as religion, politics, and literature, shedding light on the ideas and beliefs of two of the most influential thinkers of their time. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about the colorful personalities of both men, giving readers a glimpse into their personal lives. Overall, ""With Voltaire"" is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between two historical figures and the ideas that shaped their world.M. de Voltaire said that if I liked to play it at his house he would write to M. de Chavigni to send the Lindane, and that he himself would play Montrose. I excused myself by saying that Madame was at Bale and that I should be obliged to go on my journey the next day. At this he exclaimed loudly, aroused the whole company against me, and said at last that he should consider my visit as an insult unless I spared him a week at least of my society.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.