Alessandro Manzoni author biography, plus links to books by Alessandro Manzoni.

Alessandro Manzoni

Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873) is best known for his novel The Betrothed, which ranks among the masterpieces of world literature. It was first published in 1827 and then in 1842 in a revised edition. Manzoni was also a poet, prolific essayist, and playwright. In his life and in his writing, he was committed to the cause of Italian independence and the forging of a modern Italian identity, culture, and language.

This biography was last updated on 09/13/2022.

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