The Betrothed
I Promessi Sposi (Penguin Classics)
Alessandro Manzoni
Travel back to 17th century Lombardy during the Spanish occupation in this enduring historical novel. Follow the story of Renzo and Lucia, two young lovers who are forcibly separated by a petty tyrant, Don Rodrigo, who desires Lucia for himself. Forced to flee and facing plague, famine, and imprisonment, they encounter a variety of strange characters in their struggle to be reunited. Explore themes of love, power, and faith in this great European historical classic.
Publish Date
1984-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
1984-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1827
Goodreads Rating
3.85
ISBN
9780140442748
Categories
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2013-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
I have read The Betrothed, by Alessandro Manzoni, three times, and I have it now on my table because I want to read it again. Manzoni gave me so much. – source