I Promessi Sposi is a classic novel by Italian author Alessandro Manzoni. First published in 1827, it tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, and their struggle to be together in the face of various obstacles, including the powerful and corrupt church and state authorities of the time. This novel is a powerful indictment of the injustices and abuses of power that were common in 19th century Italy, and it remains a classic of Italian...
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