"The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni is a historical tale set in 17th-century Italy, where two lovers, Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, find their path to marriage blocked by powerful and corrupt figures. The story kicks off with Don Abbondio, a fearful priest, being threatened to prevent the wedding, immediately setting a tone of danger and injustice. The novel explores the couple's journey as they navigate tyranny and moral challenges in a society plagued by corruption, all while trying to maintain their faith and love. Rich with historical context, the narrative paints a picture of love and resilience against a backdrop of societal oppression, highlighting the complex struggles of individuals caught in the midst of personal and political turmoil.
The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni
By Alessandro Manzoni
Amidst the corruption of 17th-century Italy, two lovers must fight against powerful forces determined to tear them apart.
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About the AuthorAlessandro Francesco Tommaso Antonio Manzoni was an Italian poet, novelist and philosopher. He is famous for the novel The Betrothed (1827), generally ranked among the masterpieces of world literature. The novel is also a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento, both for its patriotic message and because it was a fundamental milestone in the development of the modern, unified Italian language. Manzoni also contributed to the stabilization of the modern Italian language and helped to ensure linguistic unity throughout Italy. He was an influential proponent of Liberal Catholicism in Italy. His work and thinking has often been contrasted with that of his younger contemporary Giacomo Leopardi by critics.
Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Antonio Manzoni was an Italian poet, novelist and philosopher. He is famous for the novel The Betrothed (1827), generally ranked among the masterpieces of world literature. The novel is also a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento, both for its patriotic message and because it was a fundamental milestone in the development of the modern, unified Italian language. Manzoni also contributed to the stabilization of the modern Italian language and helped to ensure linguistic unity throughout Italy. He was an influential proponent of Liberal Catholicism in Italy. His work and thinking has often been contrasted with that of his younger contemporary Giacomo Leopardi by critics.
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