Early Modern History: Society and Culture: Fiction and History in Alessandro Manzoni's The Betrothed

Povolo, C.

In the 19th century, Alessandro Manzoni dedicated himself to writing the novel I promessi sposi that encouraged the Italian Risorgimento. This book traces how the renowned novelist was inspired by an event that occurred at the beginning of the 17th century, which he came to know about thanks to the secret collaboration of a Venetian archivist.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2014-10-03

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137395986

DOI: 10.1057/9781137395993

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 131