Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

Written by Alessandro Manzoni in 1827, 'The Betrothed' (Italian: 'I Promessi Sposi') is a landmark novel in Italian literature. It follows the story of Renzo and Lucy, a couple whose engagement is threatened when Lucy is kidnapped by a notorious criminal known as The Unnamed. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of marriage against the backdrop of 17th-century Northern Italy. Recommended by Pope Francis for engaged couples, it remains a significant work that reflects the complexities of human relationships and societal issues.