by Alessandro Manzoni · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9788811360377
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«I promessi sposi» is the historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, published by Garzanti in an Italian edition of 540 pages.
Set in 17th-century Lombardy, it tells the story of the peasants Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, forced to flee because of the intrigues of a local lord. They face dangers and obstacles, and receive help from generous people, while the work reflects on history, society and the human condition.
The novel was first published in 1827 and is considered a classic of Italian literature.
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.
