Publisher's Synopsis
I Promessi Sposi, also known as The Betrothed Lovers, is a historical novel written by Italian author Alessandro Manzoni in 1834. The novel is set in 17th century Italy and tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, who are prevented from marrying by the machinations of a powerful local nobleman, Don Rodrigo. The couple is forced to flee their village and embark on a series of adventures and trials as they try to reunite and start a new life together.Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bandits, a mysterious friar, and a heroic cardinal who helps them in their quest. The novel also explores themes of faith, morality, and social justice, as Manzoni uses the story of Renzo and Lucia to comment on the political and social conditions of his own time.I Promessi Sposi is widely considered one of the greatest works of Italian literature, and has been translated into numerous languages. It is praised for its vivid characters, engaging plot, and insightful commentary on the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
