The Betrothed
The Great Plague of Milan
The Betrothed ("I Promessi Sposi") is one of the greatest European historical novels. As its title impies, it an epic love story in Lombardy on the late 1620s. It is no spoiler to say, and you will be relieved to know, that the two young lovers eventually marry.But it is what happens along that way that makes The Betrothed so engaging and instructive. The Betrothed fictionalizes in great detail the historical realities of the Thirty Years War and the Great Plague that struck Milan around 1630. "They heard with a smile of incredulity and contempt any who hazarded a word on the danger, or who even mentioned the plague. The same incredulity, the same blindness, the same obstinacy, prevailed in the senate, the council of ten, and in all the judicial bodies. Cardinal Frederick alone enjoined his curates to impress upon the people the importance of declaring every case, and of sequestrating all infected or suspected goods. The Tribunal of Health, prompted by the two physicians, who fully apprehended the danger, did take some tardy measures; but in vain. A proclamation to prevent the entrance of strangers into the city was not published until the 29th of November. This was too late; the plague was already in Milan." (lib)
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Alessandro Manzoni
Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Antonio Manzoni was an influential Italian poet, novelist, and philosopher, widely regarded for his contribution to Italian literature. Born on March 7, 1785, in Milan, Italy, Manzoni is best known for his novel The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi), a work often considered one of the most important masterpieces of world literature. His life was marked by personal and intellectual struggles, and he went through significant philosophical and religious transformations, which deeply influenced his writing. Manzoni's early exposure to literature was shaped by his mother, Giulia Beccaria, and his father, Pietro Manzoni, both of whom had notable intellectual backgrounds. In his youth, Manzoni moved to Paris and became acquainted with the literary and philosophical currents of the time, particularly Romanticism. His works often reflect themes of faith, social justice, and human struggle, addressing the complex dynamics of Italian society. Throughout his life, Manzoni was married twice first to Henriette Blondel, with whom he had children, and later to Teresa Borri. He passed away on May 22, 1873, in Milan, leaving behind a legacy that profoundly impacted Italian literature and thought.
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