Cover of The Betrothed

The Betrothed

by Alessandro Manzoni

1827 · adult

Set in 2 places · 1 primary
Sense of Place
5/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

Renzo and Lucia fly from the villainous Don Rodrigo and are separated. Their flight takes them out of their peaceful village life into turbulent history; violent bread riots in Milan, the ravages of the 30 years war, famine, and finally the plague, with all its attendant horrors.

Set in

  • Lecco · Italy
    Renzo and Lucia's village
    ★ primary
  • Milan · Italy
    Plague and refuge scenes

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