“I would really like, in fact, to be born again in another two hundred years' time.”
Quote by Alessandro Manzoni
Work
The betrothed (I promessi sposi): a tale of XVII century Milan
This classic novel delves into the lives of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and religious fervor in 17th-century Milan. The story is rich with historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of the social and religious tensions of the period. more
Author
Alessandro Manzoni
Alessandro Manzoni, born on March 7, 1785, and died on May 22, 1873, was an important figure in the Romanticism movement of Italian literature. He is renowned for his poetry and novels, with his masterpiece 'I Promessi Sposi' being considered a classic of Italian literature. more
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