Alessandro Manzoni's "The Betrothed" (Italian: "I Promessi Sposi") is a seminal work of Italian literature, intricately woven in the historical and social tapestry of 17th-century Lombardy. This novel employs a rich narrative style that blends realism with romantic elements, immersing the reader in the lives of its protagonists, Renzo and Lucia. Manzoni's meticulous attention to historical detail ...