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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 9 Part 2

    The Betrothed Chapter 9 Part 2
    Jun 14 2026
    In which a young girl named Gertrude is reared under the weighty expectation of a cloistered life, her tender years marked by both indulgence and constraint within the monastery’s austere walls. Amidst the conflict between her innate desire for freedom and the somber designs of her noble father, she experiences the turbulent awakenings of pride, fear, and repentance as she confronts the harsh reality of her uncertain fate.
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    29 mins
  • The Betrothed Chapter 9 Part 1

    The Betrothed Chapter 9 Part 1
    Jun 11 2026
    In which the travellers find shelter and kindness in a monastery, where they encounter a noble yet enigmatical lady whose presence commands both respect and curiosity. Through cautious discourse and delicate revelations, the story begins to unfold the tangled fortunes and hidden trials of those seeking refuge behind sacred walls.
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    24 mins
  • The Betrothed Chapter 8 Part 2

    The Betrothed Chapter 8 Part 2
    Jun 8 2026
    In which a sudden and alarming intrusion at the curate’s house forces the lovers and their companions into a frantic flight, seeking refuge under the guidance of Father Christopher amidst a night thick with danger and uncertainty. They embark upon a melancholy departure across a moonlit lake, leaving behind the familiar and beloved scenes of their homeland, carrying with them the fragile hope of protection and faith in divine providence.
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    37 mins
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