The Betrothed : From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni

"The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on two lovers, Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, who become entangled in a web of social and personal conflicts that threaten their betrothal. Against the backdrop of 17t...

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Main Author: Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35155
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