Castle of Innominato in Vercurago is another delight. If you love The Betrothed you would also be interested in visiting Don Rodrigo’s Palace and Lucia’s house that are visible only from the outside. Alessandro Manzoni’s Museum is an attraction for lovers of literature.
The Betrothed tells the story of the troubled love between the young Renzo and Lucia what makes the story so special and interesting, is that it has been intertwined with real historical facts and characters of the seventeenth century.Įven today Lecco and its surroundings are full of legendary mementos, especially in Pescarenico, which has in it the church of the Santi Materno and Lucia. The story has been set between the years 16 in the town of Lecco and neighboring areas, during this period the village was under Spanish domination. It has been called the most famous and widely read novel in the Italian language. The Betrothed was first published in 1827, in three volumes.
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 you have heard about the famous novel “The Betrothed”, “ I Promessi Sposi” by Alessandro Manzoni, you surely have also heard about the town near Milan – Lecco. 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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