The Betrothed: The 1827 World Literature Classic, English Edition

Unique Elements Historical context Detailed 19th century analysisThe Unmissable Literary Classic by Alessandro ManzoniThe Betrothed by Italian author Alessandro Manzoni is a book of literary fiction first published in 1827. This edition features the 1834 English translation by Andrews Norton.A celebrated classic of world literature, exploring themes of love, power and faith.Excerpt‘Gertrude was silent during their ride; overcome and occupied by conflicting thoughts, ashamed of her own want of resolution, vexed with others as well as herself, she was still meditating some way of escape, but every time she looked at her father, she felt her destiny to be irrevocable.’SynopsisSet in Lombardy during the late 1620s Spanish occupation, the novel and follows two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, who are prevented from marrying by the tyrannical Don Rodrigo, who wants Lucia for himself.Title Details◆ Original 1834 text◆ Literary fiction◆ 6 x 9 in◆ Matte Cover◆ Cream Paper