The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi)


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(4.2 stars; 21 reviews)

The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi) presents a kaleidoscope of individual stories, which are all tied together by the story of Lucia and Renzo, two young persons of humble origin that are deeply in love with one another. However, despite their great attachment, they are prevented from marrying by the cruel Don Rodrigo, who has himself cast an eye on the beautiful and pious Lucia. Don Rodrigo menaces the priest who was to perform the wedding ceremony, who then refuses to do his duty. Thus threatened and prevented from being married, the couple is separated, and the narration follows each of them on their struggle to unite again.

Set in the years 1628-1630, the main story is accompanied by a rich and most accurate description of the historical background -- the warfaring cities, the plague, and the oppressive Spanish rule over Northern Italy during that time. The narration also includes many smaller subplots which allow the reader glimpses into the lives of the other characters involved.

Alessandro Manzoni is regarded as one of the most important authors of Italian literature, and this particular work is counted to the overall most important literary works of the 19th century. (29 hr 10 min)

Kapitel

Introduction 10:33 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 1, Part 1 23:27 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 1, Part 2 22:48 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 2, Part 1 15:40 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 2, Part 2 16:50 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 3, Part 1 22:13 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 3, Part 2 16:26 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 4, Part 1 18:55 Gelesen von Luigina
Chapter 4, Part 2 19:46 Gelesen von Luigina
Chapter 5, Part 1 19:30 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 5, Part 2 23:29 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 6, Part 1 15:50 Gelesen von clover
Chapter 6, Part 2 16:53 Gelesen von SuD
Chapter 7, Part 1 29:17 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 7, Part 2 23:03 Gelesen von Peter Turner
Chapter 8, Part 1 24:05 Gelesen von Peter Turner
Chapter 8, Part 2 37:25 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 9, Part 1 23:48 Gelesen von Luigina
Chapter 9, Part 2 28:39 Gelesen von Luigina
Chapter 10, Part 1 28:50 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 10, Part 2 26:10 Gelesen von T.K. Kirven
Chapter 11, Part 1 24:26 Gelesen von Charles McHugh
Chapter 11, Part 2 27:28 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 12, Part 1 23:03 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 12, Part 2 18:52 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 13, Part 1 23:57 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 13, Part 2 18:45 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 14, Part 1 21:45 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 14, Part 2 18:17 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 15, Part 1 18:52 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 15, Part 2 21:01 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 16, Part 1 23:06 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 16, Part 2 20:09 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 17, Part 1 23:11 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 17, Part 2 23:12 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 18, Part 1 25:06 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 18, Part 2 18:12 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 19, Part 1 24:11 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 19, Part 2 18:26 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 20, Part 1 20:12 Gelesen von Alan Mapstone
Chapter 20, Part 2 16:29 Gelesen von Alan Mapstone
Chapter 21, Part 1 22:23 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 21, Part 2 21:39 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 22, Part 1 19:56 Gelesen von Martin Geeson
Chapter 22, Part 2 22:23 Gelesen von Martin Geeson
Chapter 23, Part 1 32:44 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 23, Part 2 24:15 Gelesen von Brendan Stallard
Chapter 24, Part 1 26:12 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 24, Part 2 22:40 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 24, Part 3 25:55 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 25, Part 1 14:24 Gelesen von Jeanie
Chapter 25, Part 2 22:12 Gelesen von Jeanie
Chapter 26, Part 1 21:00 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 26, Part 2 23:47 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 27, Part 1 22:33 Gelesen von Alan Mapstone
Chapter 27, Part 2 23:09 Gelesen von Alan Mapstone
Chapter 28, Part 1 32:03 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 28, Part 2 32:22 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 29, Part 1 21:22 Gelesen von Jules Hawryluk
Chapter 29, Part 2 17:15 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 30, Part 1 13:58 Gelesen von Michele Eaton
Chapter 30, Part 2 14:39 Gelesen von Michele Eaton
Chapter 31, Part 1 23:42 Gelesen von Alan Mapstone
Chapter 31, Part 2 26:13 Gelesen von Alan Mapstone
Chapter 32, Part 1 24:40 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 32, Part 2 20:34 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 33, Part 1 25:08 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 33, Part 2 30:47 Gelesen von Sandra Estenson
Chapter 34, Part 1 35:28 Gelesen von Sandra Estenson
Chapter 34, Part 2 26:49 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 35, Part 1 16:49 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 35, Part 2 17:50 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 36, Part 1 28:25 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 36, Part 2 20:56 Gelesen von Lani Small
Chapter 37, Part 1 20:25 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 37, Part 2 16:42 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 38, Part 1 21:02 Gelesen von TriciaG
Chapter 38, Part 2 26:14 Gelesen von TriciaG

Bewertungen

Great novel, variably read


(4 stars)

This is one of the great European novels. A sweeping historical novel that compares well with War and Peace. The quality of the reading is variable.


(2.5 stars)

it didn't make me bored but it sure made my mom bored listening to my narrations of it!


(5 stars)

A great classic of Italian literature!