The Betrothed
The Betrothed is set in the Lombardy (Italy) of the seventeenth-century, which was then under Spanish rule. It tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucy, who wish to marry but cannot. The local lord, Don Rodrigo, is in love with Lucy, and intimidates both the population and clergy. They will have to undertake a long series of adventures to reach their goal. This novel presents a faithful reconstruction of the time and area, and depicts themes such as the divine providence, the plague, foreign domination, and poverty.
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Alessandro Manzoni
Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873) est considéré comme l’un des plus grands écrivains italiens, souvent surnommé le « père du roman italien moderne ». Son œuvre majeure, *Les Fiancés*, a marqué l’histoire littéraire par son réalisme historique, sa profondeur sociale et son influence sur l’unification de la langue italienne. Manzoni, inspiré par les Lumières et le romantisme, a su mêler engagement politique, réflexion morale et talent narratif, faisant de lui une figure incontournable de la culture italienne. Son roman, étudié dans le monde entier, reste un pilier de la littérature européenne.
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