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The Betrothed: I Promessi Sposi: A Milanese Story of the Seventeenth Century

The Betrothed: I Promessi Sposi: A Milanese Story of the Seventeenth Century

Manzoni, Alessandro

Hardcover

Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025300807
ISBN13: 9781025300801
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 690
Weight: 2.50
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi) is a monumental work of historical fiction set in 17th-century Lombardy during the Spanish occupation. This masterpiece tells the story of Renzo and Lucia, two humble silk weavers whose plans for marriage are cruelly thwarted by the local tyrant, Don Rodrigo. Forced to flee their home, the couple embarks on a treacherous journey through a landscape ravaged by war, famine, and the devastating Great Plague of Milan.

Beyond its central romance, The Betrothed serves as a profound exploration of human nature, religious faith, and the struggle against injustice. Alessandro Manzoni expertly weaves historical events with fictional narrative, populating the story with unforgettable characters such as the saintly Cardinal Federigo Borromeo and the complex Unnamed. As one of the most significant novels in the Italian literary tradition, it remains a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of systemic oppression and societal upheaval. This gripping tale of love and perseverance provides an unparalleled window into the social and political atmosphere of seventeenth-century Italy.

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