Publisher's Synopsis
I Promessi Sposi, also known as The Betrothed Lovers, is a historical novel written by Italian author Alessandro Manzoni and published in 1834. The story is set in 17th century Lombardy, Italy, during the time of the Spanish domination. The novel follows the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, who are prevented from marrying by the machinations of the local lord and his henchmen. The couple faces numerous challenges and obstacles as they try to reunite and start a new life together, including famine, war, and the outbreak of the bubonic plague. The novel is a reflection on the social and political conditions of Italy during the time, and it explores themes of love, faith, and redemption. Manzoni's work is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and has been translated into numerous languages.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.
