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The Betrothed ( Italian: I promessi sposi Italian: [i proˈmessi ˈspɔːzi]) is an Italian historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, first published in 1827, in three volumes, and significantly revised and rewritten until the definitive version published between 1840 and 1842.
May 5, 2020 · When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked—and thrilled. After all, she’s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king’s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.
Oct 10, 2022 · Italy’s Great Historical Novel. Henry James decried the nineteenth century’s “loose baggy monsters,” but a new translation of Alessandro Manzoni’s “The Betrothed” demonstrates the genre’s power....
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series comes The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike.
The Betrothed (1825-1827), novel of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni, greatly influenced fiction and served as the basis for several operas and films. Work of this famous poet generally ranks among the masterpieces of world literature.
A vigorous portrayal of enduring passion, The Betrothed's exploration of love, power, and faith presents a whirling panorama of seventeenth-century Italian life and is one of...
Sep 5, 2023 · Complete summary of Alessandro Manzoni's The Betrothed. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of The Betrothed.
