The Betrothed Lovers

'The Betrothed Lovers: A Milanese Story Of The Seventeenth Century' by Alessandro Manzoni, is a cornerstone of Italian literature. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Lombardy, then under Spanish rule, this historical novel weaves a tale of love, faith, and resilience. The story follows Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, two young lovers whose wedding is thwarted by the villainous Don Rodrigo. Their journey is fraught with peril as they are forced to flee their village and face the challenges of war, famine, and injustice. Manzoni’s sweeping narrative offers a vivid portrayal of Italian society, exploring themes of power, corruption, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Through vivid characters and dramatic events, 'The Betrothed Lovers' remains a powerful and timeless story, celebrated for its historical insights and literary merit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.