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The Alessandro Manzoni Library

The Alessandro Manzoni Library

By: Alessandro Manzoni
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In these pages given to the living voice, the listener may encounter not only stories, but the motions of the human heart: hope in affliction, conscience in trial, and that quiet Providence which often guides men by roads they did not choose. The Alessandro Manzoni Library offers complete readings of works born of history, faith, and compassion, that old truths may once more be heard with patience, gravity, and humble delight.Public domain
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  • The Betrothed Chapter 11 Part 2

    The Betrothed Chapter 11 Part 2
    Jun 26 2026
    In which a young traveller, newly arrived in a great city, finds himself both amazed and bewildered by the strange disorder surrounding him and the curious behaviour of its inhabitants. Amidst the bustle and unexpected generosity, he seeks refuge with a kindly religious friend, pondering the nature of justice and fortune in these troubled times.
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    27 mins
  • The Betrothed Chapter 11 Part 1

    The Betrothed Chapter 11 Part 1
    Jun 23 2026
    In which the schemes of Don Roderick, emboldened by cunning and assured in his own daring, unravel partly beneath the watchful eyes of his kinsman and the persistent inquiries of Griso, his faithful yet apprehensive henchman. The village murmurs with suspicion and half-truths as characters cast about for understanding amidst the night's mysterious disturbances, whilst whispers of refuge and flight stir fresh threads in the intricate tapestry of their intertwined fates.
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    24 mins
  • The Betrothed Chapter 10 Part 2

    The Betrothed Chapter 10 Part 2
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the young Gertrude is gently ushered through a trial of spirit and circumstance, as her father’s power and the expectations of society weave an unavoidable path toward the cloister. There, amidst the austere walls and shifting emotions, she wrestles silently with her own heart’s unrest, while the curious intrigues of the convent's inhabitants cast shadows on her days and protect a pair of vulnerable fugitives.
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    26 mins
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