The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi), by Alessandro Manzoni, first published in 1827, is one of the most famous, widely read and influential Italian novels ever written. Manzoni (1785-1873) was heavily influenced by Sir Walter Scott. The Betrothed, a historical novel, certainly ranks amongst the great works of World Literature, right there alongside of Scott’s more famous novels, such as Ivanhoe. Outside of the Divine Comedy, The Betrothed may be … Continue reading The Betrothed, by Alessandro Manzoni, Limited Editions Club (1951)