Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani by Alessandro Manzoni

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Author Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873
Translator Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929
Uniform Title I promessi sposi. Finnish
Title Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani" by Alessandro Manzoni is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Italy, the book explores themes of social injustice, power dynamics, and the struggles of ordinary people, focusing on the lives of characters such as Don Abbondio, a timid priest caught in a web of threats and obligations surrounding a forbidden marriage. The story delves into personal and societal conflicts, as well as the broader implications of authority and individual agency. The opening of the novel introduces the character of Don Abbondio, who faces tremendous pressure when two thugs confront him regarding the upcoming marriage of Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella. They demand that he postpone the ceremony, revealing the atmosphere of intimidation and fear that pervades the society. As Don Abbondio grapples with his cowardice and the potential consequences of defying these men, we see his internal conflict unfold, compounded by the weight of societal expectations and the dangers posed by powerful individuals like Don Rodrigo. This beginning sets the stage for a tale of love, fear, and the quest for justice in a tumultuous historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Plague -- Fiction
Subject Milan (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject Italy -- History -- 1559-1789 -- Fiction
Subject Italian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 47932
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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