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Legend has it that Sir Walter Scott once met Alessandro Manzoni and fervently congratulated him on his historical novel, I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed). Manzoni replied modestly that the book owed everything to Scott. "In that case," said Sir Walter, "this is my finest work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Great Italian Novel | 1/7/1952 | See Source »

...this course useful. However, those who simply want a "snap" should not include this course on their cards, for it is almost imperative that they attend all classes. During the year excerpts from the works of modern authors are read in addition to the first part of "I Promessi Sposi" by Manzoni, which is without doubt one of the pleasantest books read in any elementary modern language course...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE | 4/26/1933 | See Source »

...desire that, even abroad as in the kingdom, we remember that date by fitting ceremonies." Manzoni is the dominant figure of modern Italian literature; one who has done more for its advance and the standardization of its diction than any other modern writer, and whose chief work "I Promessi Sposi", marks practically the beginning of the Italian novel: Mussolini's choice, as usual shows eminent good taste and balance. He plays the role of man of letters as well as statesman...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NEW AUGUSTUS | 5/22/1923 | See Source »

...following notice has been given: Mr. Bendelari is unable to hold his recitations on Thursday, March 9. He desires the following lessons to be taken: French 5, rest of chapter (chez le Marquis); Italian 1, Chapter V, in "I Promessi Sposi;" Spanish 1, six exercises in the "Eco." The lessons assigned above by Mr. Bendelari are for Tuesday, March 14. He also wishes the following lessons to be assigned for Monday, March 13: Italian 2, rest of "Pilade e Oreste," being in "La Gerusalemme Liberata;" Italian 3, Cantos XV. and XVI. of the "Paradiso," being in "La Vita Nuova...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BULLETIN. | 3/10/1882 | See Source »

...elective in Italian 1 began Manzoni's "I Promessi Sposi" yesterday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 2/15/1882 | See Source »

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