Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani

"Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani" by Alessandro Manzoni is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Italy, the book explores themes of social injustice, power dynamics, and the struggles of ordinary people, focusing on the lives of...

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Main Author: Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873
Other Authors: Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47932
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