The Betrothed

di Alessandro Manzoni (Autore)

DigiCat, 2022

Alessandro Manzoni's 'The Betrothed' is a historical novel that takes place in 17th century Lombardy, Italy. The novel follows the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, as they navigate through the obstacles of their forbidden love during a time of political and social unrest. Manzoni's literary style is a combination of romanticism and realism, with intricate character developments and vivid descriptions of the setting. The novel is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and a classic example of historical fiction. Written in the early 19th century, 'The Betrothed' was a key work in the development of the modern Italian language, as Manzoni sought to create a unified language for the newly unified Italy. This novel provides insight into the political and social landscape of Italy during the time of its writing, making it a valuable historical and literary source. I highly recommend 'The Betrothed' to readers interested in Italian literature, historical fiction, and the development of language in literature. Ideal for both literary scholars and laymen with a penchant for historical richness, 'The Betrothed' endures as a seminal novel that holds as much relevance today as it did during its initial publication in the 19th century.

• Autore: Alessandro Manzoni
• Anno edizione: 2022
• Editore: DigiCat
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 8596547011248

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