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Betrothed, The

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Betrothed, The

Romantic historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, published 1825-27 and in its final form 1840-42. Set in Lombardy in 1628-31, during the Spanish administration and a popular insurrection in Milan, it follows the fortunes of two poor silk weavers whose marriage is prevented until the last chapter by the interference of the tyrannical Don Rodrigo.



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