The Betrothed is a historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, considered the most important novel of Italian literature and the literary work more representative of the Risorgimento Italian. It was published in an early version from 1824 to 1827 and later revised and republished by the same author in the final version between 1840 and 1842.
Set in 1628 in Italy, during the English occupation, was the first example of a historical novel of Italian literature. Although the setting had been chosen by Manzoni with the obvious intention of alluding to the Austrian rule on northern Italy, the novel is also known for the effective description of some historical events of the seventeenth century, especially the plague of 1629 - 1631.
Manzoni's novel is not only considered a cornerstone of Italian literature, but also a fundamental step in the very birth of the Italian language. It is a readings forced the Italian school system and is the source of many expressions in common usage of the language.
Set in 1628 in Italy, during the English occupation, was the first example of a historical novel of Italian literature. Although the setting had been chosen by Manzoni with the obvious intention of alluding to the Austrian rule on northern Italy, the novel is also known for the effective description of some historical events of the seventeenth century, especially the plague of 1629 - 1631.
Manzoni's novel is not only considered a cornerstone of Italian literature, but also a fundamental step in the very birth of the Italian language. It is a readings forced the Italian school system and is the source of many expressions in common usage of the language.
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