The Betrothed (Waverley Women Series, #14) (Great Novel's)

by Alessandro Manzoni

David Forgacs (Editor) and Matthew Reynolds (Editor)

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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