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9780812978810
The Betrothed (Modern Library Classics)
Published in its final form in 1842, this book has inspired generations of Italian readers and writers. This book has been celebrated by Primo Levi and Natalia Ginzburg, and is one of Pope Francis’s favorite books. But, until now, it has remained relatively unknown to English readers. In the fall of 1628, two young lovers are forced to flee their village on the shores of Lake Como after a powerful lord prevents their marriage, plunging them into the maelstrom of history. Manzoni draws on actual people and events to create an unforgettable fresco of Italian life and society. He takes the reader on a journey through the Spanish occupation of Milan, the ravages of war, class tensions, social injustice, religious faith, and a plague that devastates northern Italy. Readers will also hear powerful echoes of our own day. Michael F. Moore’s dynamic new translation brings to life Manzoni’s timeless literary masterpiece.
Alessandro Manzoni
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9780812978810
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9780812978810
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Modern Library
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704
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Sep 3, 2024, 08:00 AM
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Sep 25, 2024, 08:00 AM
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204
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133
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Published in its final form in 1842, this book has inspired generations of Italian readers and writers. This book has been celebrated by Primo Levi and Natalia Ginzburg, and is one of Pope Francis’s favorite books. But, until now, it has remained relatively unknown to English readers. In the fall of 1628, two young lovers are forced to flee their village on the shores of Lake Como after a powerful lord prevents their marriage, plunging them into the maelstrom of history. Manzoni draws on actual people and events to create an unforgettable fresco of Italian life and society. He takes the reader on a journey through the Spanish occupation of Milan, the ravages of war, class tensions, social injustice, religious faith, and a plague that devastates northern Italy. Readers will also hear powerful echoes of our own day. Michael F. Moore’s dynamic new translation brings to life Manzoni’s timeless literary masterpiece.
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