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Uniform Title: I promessi sposi. Finnish
Title: Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kihlautuneet
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873
Translator: Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929
EBook No.: 47932
Published: Jan 10, 2015
Downloads: 106
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Plague -- Fiction
Subject: Milan (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- History -- 1559-1789 -- Fiction
Subject: Italian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: I promessi sposi. Finnish
Title: Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kihlautuneet
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873
Translator: Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929
EBook No.: 47932
Published: Jan 10, 2015
Downloads: 106
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Plague -- Fiction
Subject: Milan (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- History -- 1559-1789 -- Fiction
Subject: Italian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.