The poet's maternal grandfather, Cesare Beccaria, was a well-known author and philosopher, and his mother Giulia had literary talent as well. Pietro, his father, aged about fifty, belonged to an old family of Lecco, originally feudal lords of Barzio, in the Valsassina. Manzoni was born in Milan, Italy, on 7 March 1785. His work and thinking has often been contrasted with that of his younger contemporary Giacomo Leopardi by critics. He was an influential proponent of Liberal Catholicism in Italy. Manzoni also contributed to the stabilization of the modern Italian language and helped to ensure linguistic unity throughout Italy. The novel is also a symbol of the Italian Risorgimento, both for its patriotic message and because it was a fundamental milestone in the development of the modern, unified Italian language. Italian: I promessi sposi) (1827), generally ranked among the masterpieces of world literature. He is famous for the novel The Betrothed (orig.
Proof listeners: Mary J, Jeanie, nancymcdaniel87, Eduardo, Woolly Bee, Larry Wilson, Michele Eaton, Kim, and KHandĬo-BC for this project and Cast list compiled by linnyįor further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording.įor more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit Francesco Tommaso Antonio Manzoni ( UK: / m æ n ˈ z oʊ n i/, US: / m ɑː n( d) ˈ z oʊ n i/, Italian: 7 March 1785 – ) was an Italian poet, novelist and philosopher. Various other roles read by: Woolly Bee, Joseph James, Bella Buss, Etel Buss, Joseph Tabler, TriciaG, Eduardo, Jason in Panama, Michele Eaton, Jessie Yun, Lydia, Leanne Yau, Gaby, David Purdy, Kathrine Engan, Melanie T, Sonia, Tomas Peter, April Walters, KHand, linny, rosalinger, Elijah, BeniaminoMassimo, Sarah Terry, Ashur Gharavi, Eva Davis, RecordingPerson, Zames Curran The book was recommended by Pope Francis to engaged couples in 2015 as preparation for marriage. Despite the threat of death and the fear of never laying eyes on one another again, Renzo and Lucy maintain a deep love for each other throughout the book that displays the true sacrifice and commitment of marriage. Little does Renzo know that Lucy has been kidnapped by a criminal, The Unnamed, feared by all the people of Northern Italy, where the story is set. The two main characters, Renzo and Lucy, are engaged to be married when Lucy tragically disappears. One of the most famous Italian books in history, The Betrothed was written by Alessandro Manzoni in 1827.
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