I Promessi Sposi E La Colonna Infame, Volumes 1-2...

This edition combines Alessandro Manzoni’s masterpiece, 'I Promessi Sposi' (The Betrothed), with 'Storia della Colonna Infame' (The Story of the Column of Infamy). 'I Promessi Sposi', a cornerstone of Italian literature, is a historical novel set in 17th-century Lombardy during the Spanish rule. It follows the trials and tribulations of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, as they navigate a society fraught with injustice, plague, and political turmoil. Manzoni’s vivid prose and insightful social commentary have made this novel a timeless classic.Accompanying 'I Promessi Sposi' is 'Storia della Colonna Infame', a historical essay exploring the miscarriage of justice during the 1630 Milan plague. Manzoni meticulously examines the events surrounding the trial and execution of alleged spreaders of the plague, revealing the dangers of collective hysteria and the importance of due process. Together, these two works offer a profound reflection on Italian history, human nature, and the enduring quest for justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.