About
Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873) was an Italian Romantic writer, a major figure in Italian literature. Born in Milan, he was the grandson of Cesare Beccaria. After religious studies, he stayed in Paris where he frequented intellectual circles. His conversion to Catholicism in 1810 deeply influenced his work. He authored the historical tragedies 'Il Conte di Carmagnola' and 'Adelchi', the ode 'Il Cinque Maggio', and the 'Inni Sacri'. His masterpiece, the historical novel 'I Promessi Sposi' (The Betrothed), published in 1827 and revised in 1840-1842, is considered a cornerstone of modern Italian. Appointed senator of the Kingdom of Italy in 1860, he died in Milan in 1873, honored with a state funeral.
* 1785-03-07 — † 1873-05-22
Major works
- I Promessi Sposi (1827)novel
- Il Conte di Carmagnola (1820)tragedy
- Adelchi (1822)tragedy
- Il Cinque Maggio (1821)ode
- Inni Sacri (1822)sacred poetry
Key milestones
- 1810Conversion to Catholicism after a spiritual crisis.
- 1860Appointed senator of the Kingdom of Italy.
- 1873Death in Milan, with a state funeral.
Themes
Divine providenceCatholic faithHistory and societyLove and marriageSocial injustice
Sources: britannica.com · casadelmanzoni.it