Alessandro Manzoni's The Betrothed is a romantic epic of enduring popularity, telling the story of two young lovers in 17th century Italy who are separated by political intrigue and social upheaval. This new translation captures the beauty and power of Manzoni's original text, bringing to life the vivid characters and dramatic landscapes of his immortal masterpiece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.