I Promessi Sposi The Betrothed V1 (1844)

I Promessi Sposi, also known as The Betrothed, is a historical novel written by Italian author Alessandro Manzoni in 1844. The novel is set in 17th century Lombardy during the Spanish occupation and follows the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, who are separated by the machinations of a cruel and powerful nobleman, Don Rodrigo. The novel explores themes of love, faith, justice, and the struggle for freedom, and is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature. The first volume of the novel introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. Through the eyes of Renzo and Lucia, readers get a glimpse into the daily life of the poor and oppressed peasants, as well as the corrupt and decadent aristocracy. The Betrothed has been translated into many languages and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of fiction in the Italian language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.