The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
New edition of one of the great historical novels of the nineteenth century. Set in Lombardy during the wars, famine and plague of 1628-39, THE BETROTHED tells the dramatic story of two young lovers. Following them through exile, plague and inner suffering, it shows great richness of characterization and a profound interest in the workings of history. Renzo and Lucia's story is also a compelling political analysis of their times. First published in 1827, THE BETROTHED is the first modern Italian novel.
Alessandro Manzoni was born in 1785 near Lake Como, Italy. Sent to boarding school at the age of five, he felt estranged from his family, particularly when his mother left his father. As a young man Manzoni subscribed to the ideas of the French Revolution, joining his mother in Paris, where he married Henriette Blondel in 1808. He wrote throughout his life, but suffered from a nervous disorder which grew progressively worse through his lifetime. He died in 1873. Bruce Penman was a versatile linguist fluent in four languages, knowledgeable of ten. In 1984 his translation of China by Gildo Fossati won the John Florio Prize for best translation from the Italian. He died in 1986.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780460879194 |
| ISBN 10 | 0460879197 |
| Title | The Betrothed |
| Author | Alessandro Manzoni |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1998-01-12 |
| Number of pages | 710 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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