The Betrothed
By Alessandro Manzoni
- Release Date: 2015-03-14
- Genre: Classics
Description
The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni is a novel set in Northern Italy under oppressive Spanish rule in the 17th century. The tale is centered around a young couple, Renzo and Lucia, who are prevented from marrying by the jealous Don Rodrigo. With Rodrigo attempting to court Lucia, the couple leaves the area and deals with a set of challenges.