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I promessi sposi. / Opere di Alessando Manzoni, vol. 1

By Alessandro Manzoni
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Two young people planning to marry are thwarted by a local noble's designs, which sets off separations, mistaken fortunes, and encounters across rural villages and a nearby city. The narrative follows their struggles amid legal wrangles, popular unrest, scarcity, and a devastating epidemic, and records interventions by religious and civic authorities. It interweaves detailed depiction of landscape and communal life with reflections on moral responsibility, social inequality, mercy, and providence, and resolves in a reconciliation that interrogates the effects of power, fate, and individual choice.

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Alessandro Manzoni

Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873) was an influential Italian novelist and poet, best known for his historical novel "The Betrothed" (I Promessi Sposi), which is considered a cornerstone of Italian literature. His works often explore themes of love, faith, and social justice, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Italy. Manzoni's writing is characterized by its rich narrative style and deep philosophical insights, reflecting his engagement with the moral and political issues of his time. In addition to his novels, he contributed to poetry and drama, leaving a lasting impact on the Italian literary landscape.

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