Set in Lombardy during the wars, famine and plague of 1628-30, The Betrothed tells the story of two young lovers. Following them through exile, plague and inner suffering, it shows great richness of characterization and a profound interest in the workings of history. Renzo and Lucia's story is also a compelling political analysis of their times; published in 1827, The Betrothed is the first modern Italian novel.
- ISBN10 0460877585
- ISBN13 9780460877589
- Publish Date 4 August 1997 (first published December 1951)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 February 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Orion Publishing Co
- Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 656
- Language English