by Alessandro Manzoni · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422665021
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The Betrothed is a classic Italian novel written by Alessandro Manzoni, set in 17th-century Lombardy. The story follows the lives of two young peasants, Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, whose wedding plans are thwarted by the machinations of the tyrannical Don Rodrigo. Through a rich and detailed narrative, Manzoni explores themes of love, faith, justice, and the struggle against oppression, offering a profound vision of the society and politics of the time. This edition, belonging to the 'Biblioteca Universal. Clásicos Italianos' collection of Círculo de Lectores, features the translation by Mª Nieves Muñiz and the prologue by Bruno Rosada.
Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Antonio Manzoni was an Italian philosopher, poet, playwright, and novelist. He is best known for the novel The Betrothed, generally ranked among the masterpieces of world literature. The novel, published in 1827, is a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento for its patriotic message, and also because it was a fundamental milestone in the development of the modern and unified Italian language.
