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The Alessandro Manzoni Library

The Alessandro Manzoni Library

By: Alessandro Manzoni
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Summary

 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
Episodes
  • The Betrothed Chapter 3 Part 2

    The Betrothed Chapter 3 Part 2
    May 9 2026
    In which a young man, wronged and seeking justice, finds little comfort from a worldly physician but gains hope through the promise of kindly counsel from a respected friar. Meanwhile, a modest charity collector brings tales of unexpected providence, reminding the distressed household of faith’s quiet power amid hardship.
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    16 mins
  • The Betrothed Chapter 3 Part 1

    The Betrothed Chapter 3 Part 1
    May 6 2026
    In which the heavy heart of a young man leads him to seek counsel from a learned but somewhat pedantic doctor, after confiding a delicate and distressing matter to his mother and beloved; and in the course of their earnest deliberations, revelations of local decrees and the weight of authority come to light with a mixture of gravity and unwitting humour. Amidst tearful appeals and prudent advice, the simple villagers confront the intricate web of law and custom that governs their lives, hoping to find a way through their trials.
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    22 mins
  • The Betrothed Chapter 2 Part 2

    The Betrothed Chapter 2 Part 2
    May 3 2026
    In which Renzo confronts Don Abbondio with fierce urgency to uncover the mysterious power that forbids his marriage to Lucia, whilst the curate, torn by fear and conscience, reluctantly reveals the name of the imperious intercessor. Meanwhile, amidst anxious whispers and interrupted festivities, Lucia receives Renzo’s grave tidings with sorrowful composure, as the village soon buzzes with the news of the thwarted wedding and the curate’s sudden illness.
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    17 mins
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