I promessi sposi the betrothed audiobook by alessandro. After the jealous tyrant don rodrigo foils their wedding, young lombardian peasants lucia and lorenzo must separate and flee for their safety. Alessandro manzoni 1785 1873, translated by george william featherstonhaugh 1780 1866. Considered one of the most important and widely read novels ever written in the italian language, the betrothed i promessi sposi is alessandro manzonis 1827 historical novel, which. Alexander manzoni, who is best remembered by his novel, i promessi sposi, but who did other things worthy of remembrance, was born in milan in 1785, and died in 1873. Available in the national library of australia collection. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
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