Alessandro Manzoni
Paperback | Pages: 720 pages Rating: 3.8 | 5900 Users | 403 Reviews
List Regarding Books The Betrothed
| Title | : | The Betrothed |
| Author | : | Alessandro Manzoni |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 720 pages |
| Published | : | November 24th 1983 by Penguin Classics (first published 1827) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Cultural. Italy. European Literature. Italian Literature. Historical. Historical Fiction. Literature. 19th Century |
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Manzoni's historical novel The Betrothed--although not much read today in the English-speaking world--is considered by many Italians to be the greatest novel written in their language. It is indeed a great novel. Manzoni, building on the simple romantic story of an engaged couple whose scheduled wedding is prevented by the designs of a lustful noble, creates a rich, many-shaded portrait of life in the vicinity of Milan in the early 17th Century, featuring war, famine, plague and riot, great crime and sincere repentance, selfish and saintly deeds. This is one of the least ironic and most compassionate books I have read, a book truly Catholic in the best sense of the world, in which every character--no matter how flawed--is seen as a human being working out his destiny in a world that is essentially good. God is merciful, and His church offers sacramental comfort and absolution to all, even for the bloodiest of deeds and the rashest of vows.Describe Books Supposing The Betrothed
| Original Title: | I promessi sposi ISBN13 9780140442748 |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Lorenzo Tramaglino, Lucia Mondella, Don Abbondio, Fra Cristoforo, Don Rodrigo, Agnese, Gertrude, the Nun of Monza, Cardinal Federigo Borromeo, Donna Prassede |
| Setting: | Italy,1628 |
| Literary Awards: | Prêmio Literário Biblioteca Nacional for TRADUÇÃO - Prêmio Paulo Rónai (2012) |
Rating Regarding Books The Betrothed
Ratings: 3.8 From 5900 Users | 403 ReviewsAppraise Regarding Books The Betrothed
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. I was surprised by the witty commentary of the narrator, as well as the charming rabbit trails into Italian culture. The depth of character development is excellent as well, and overall a satisfying story! My son and I had some good discussions based around the book too, as we were reading it at the same time for his Ambleside Online curriculum.I was first drawn to this book after hearing the Verdi requiem. Who could possibly have inspired such transcendant music? I discovered that the book played a, if not the vital role in uniting Italy under one dialect. So I went into it with some trepidation. Could it live up to its reputation? For me it most certainly did, but in fact not because it was a "classic" but because it turned out to be a rollicking good read, that entertained and informed. The interjections of history were fine by me
I read this book, which, shame to say, I had never heard of before, on the recommendation of the Pope, whose favorite novel it is. I had never done this before, but then we never had a Pope who recommended novels before. The Betrothed, or I Promessi Sposi, is a book on the magnificent scale of War and Peace or Moby Dick, and is regarded by cultured Italians as an equivalent achievement. As in many 19th century European novels, the authorial voice dominates the telling of the story, but Mazzoni
What a book! On the first level simply a long, somewhat rambling historical novel about Milan and its surroundings in the seventeenth century, written two hundred years later, the book virtually Manzonis only extended prose work admirably integrates historical scholarship, personal observation of character and place, and political philosophy.The promised spouses (the Italian formula for affianced) of the title, Renzo and Lucia, are peasants living in a village on Lake Como, near Lecco. Their
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It tells the tale of a poor young couple in Italy that face many obstacles to their marriage. The depth of insight into the human condition and character is fabulous.
A long, thick, slow, deep masterpiece.
When I began this novel, I was not sure whether I would complete it. The reason: I began it in the wrong time, that is, when I had many other responsibilities. So it could never have served as a gap filler in the days. Also, a thick volume would entail many days in such a tight schedule. I was sure to be discouraged. But as the book came in the package and as I began to read it I was immediately fascinated by the characters and the place described. I gave it a try and now I have completed the
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