Lucia, The Betrothed V1 (1833)

Lucia, The Betrothed V1 is a historical novel written by the Italian author Alessandro Manzoni and first published in 1833. The story is set in 17th century Lombardy, Italy, during a time of political and social upheaval. The main character, Lucia, is a young woman who is betrothed to a man named Arturo, but their plans are disrupted by the arrival of a powerful and corrupt nobleman named Don Rodrigo. Don Rodrigo becomes obsessed with Lucia and uses his influence to prevent her from marrying Arturo. The novel follows Lucia's struggles as she tries to resist Don Rodrigo's advances and stay true to her love for Arturo. Along the way, she encounters a variety of other characters, including a group of bandits, a kindly priest, and a heroic knight. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of life in 17th century Italy, its exploration of themes such as love, honor, and justice, and its portrayal of complex and multi-dimensional characters.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.