Manzoni e il romanzo storico

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Manzoni's historical novel "The Betrothed" critiques injustices under Austrian rule by blending historical accuracy with fantasy elements and including real historical figures like Cardinal Borromeo. The novel portrays specific eras' impact on characters' lives, allowing Manzoni to represent reality in a more accessible language.

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  • Manzoni's choice of a historical novel allowed him to critique contemporary injustices under Austrian rule in the 1800s through the lens of 1600s Lombardy, blending historical accuracy with elements of fantasy to convey his message effectively.
  • By focusing on portraying specific eras' impacts on characters' lives rather than major historical events, Manzoni aimed to represent reality in a more accessible language, utilizing the freedom of expression provided by the genre popularized by Walter Scott in the 1800s.

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Recent questions

  • What genre did Manzoni choose for his novel?

    Historical

  • Where is "The Betrothed" set?

    Lombardy

  • What is the main focus of "The Betrothed"?

    Impact on characters' lives

  • Who are some real historical figures mentioned in "The Betrothed"?

    Cardinal Borromeo

  • What time period does "The Betrothed" critique?

    1800s

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Manzoni's Historical Novel Critiques Injustices

  • Manzoni chose to write a historical novel, a genre popularized in the 1800s by Walter Scott, focusing on portraying specific eras and their impact on characters' lives rather than major historical events. By using this genre, Manzoni could freely express himself without adhering to strict rules, aiming to represent reality in a more accessible language. In "The Betrothed," set in Lombardy in the 1600s under Spanish rule, Manzoni critiques the injustices of his own time under Austrian domination in the 1800s, blending historical accuracy with elements of fantasy like the story of Renzo and Lucia, while incorporating real historical figures like Cardinal Borromeo and the nun from Monza.
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