https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alessandro-manzoni-library--6985705enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a67eaab35cd48d4ac024c346b92d9407.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alessandro-manzoni-library--6985705Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alessandro ManzoniJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comIn 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...falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-1-part-1--71620739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620739Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:39:27 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the serene landscape surrounding the Lake of Como is rendered vivid with a graceful description of mountains, villages, and winding paths, setting a peaceful yet watchful stage for the humble Don Abbondio as he encounters two men of a...1408false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-1-part-2--71620741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620741Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the timid Don Abbondio, confronted by menacing strangers and burdened by the troubling state of society in which justice is often impotent, contemplates the precariousness of his existence and the prudence of quiet submission. Seeking solace...1369false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-2-part-1--71620745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620745Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Don Abbondio, beset by fear and intimidation, attempts to delay the long-anticipated marriage of Renzo and Lucia by weaving excuses and braving inward torment, while Renzo confronts the puzzling obstruction with youthful impatience and seeks...941false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-2-part-2--71620740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620740Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn 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...1011false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-3-part-1--71620744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620744Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn 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...1334false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-3-part-2--71620746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620746Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn 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,...987false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-4-part-1--71620742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620742Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the early morning landscape of Pescarenico unfolds with serene beauty yet stark poverty, setting the scene for the arrival of Father Christopher, a man whose life is marked by inner turmoil and a fierce sense of justice. Through a violent...1136false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-4-part-2--71620749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620749Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a man, overwhelmed by the weight of his own actions and seeking solace, renounces the world to embrace the austere life of a friar, thus navigating the delicate balance between spiritual penitence and worldly enmity. As he ventures to make...1187false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-5-part-1--71620747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620747Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Father Christopher, moved by the distress of Lucy and her mother, resolves to confront the notorious Don Roderick in the hope of averting a dire predicament. With devotion and cautious resolve, he ventures to the solitary castle where he...1171false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-5-part-2--71620750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620750Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a lively discussion unfolds among noble guests concerning the codes of knighthood and honour, revealing contrasting views that span from strict adherence to chivalric laws to more pragmatic and worldly perspectives. Amidst their debate,...1410false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-6-part-1--71620752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620752Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the resolute Father Christopher confronts the haughty Don Roderick with a plea for justice on behalf of aggrieved innocents, enduring rebuke yet holding firm to his conviction and trust in divine oversight. Meanwhile, in the humble cottage of...951false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-6-part-2--71620754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620754Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Agnes imparts her knowledge of a secretive marriage ceremony, inspiring both hope and hesitation in the young lovers as they weigh prudence against faith. Meanwhile, Renzo enlists the aid of loyal friends to stage a bold plan, while Lucy...1014false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-7-part-1--71620743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620743Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Father Christopher visits with gentle words of hope yet brings little comfort, and the troubled hearts of Renzo, Lucy, and Agnes wrestle with anguish and uncertain plans under the shadow of unseen enemies. Meanwhile, Don Roderick broods over...1758false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-7-part-2--71620753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620753Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a dark and secretive plan is set in motion by a powerful man and his ruthless follower, involving a delicate and dangerous abduction near the quiet village, while suspicion and unease quietly grow among those caught in the unfolding intrigue....1384false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-8-part-1--71620751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620751Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the uneasy calm of Don Abbondio’s quiet parsonage is shattered by a clandestine visit that unveils a tense confrontation, filled with whispered counsels and sudden alarms in the night. Amidst the flickering shadows and ringing bells,...1446false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-8-part-2--71620755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620755Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn 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...2246false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-9-part-1--71620756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620756Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn 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...1429false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-9-part-2--71620757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620757Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn 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...1720false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-10-part-1--71620759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620759Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young lady, overwhelmed by her own failings and the stern judgment of her family, is gently persuaded towards a path of solemn dedication, amidst the spectacles and courtesies of high society. Her reluctant resolve draws the observant gaze...1731false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-10-part-2--71620748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620748Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the young Gertrude is gently ushered through a trial of spirit and circumstance, as her father’s power and the expectations of society weave an unavoidable path toward the cloister. There, amidst the austere walls and shifting emotions, she...1571false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-11-part-1--71620762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620762Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the schemes of Don Roderick, emboldened by cunning and assured in his own daring, unravel partly beneath the watchful eyes of his kinsman and the persistent inquiries of Griso, his faithful yet apprehensive henchman. The village murmurs with...1467false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-11-part-2--71620758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620758Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young traveller, newly arrived in a great city, finds himself both amazed and bewildered by the strange disorder surrounding him and the curious behaviour of its inhabitants. Amidst the bustle and unexpected generosity, he seeks refuge with...1649false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-12-part-1--71620761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620761Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the hardships of a failing harvest and the burdens of war have brought the people of Milan to the brink of desperation, stirring a restless and fevered populace to demand bread at an enforced low price. The mounting dissatisfaction gathers...1384false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-12-part-2--71620760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620760Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the city is convulsed by a fierce tumult as the starving crowd, driven by hunger and despair, ravages a bakery and turns its spoils into a chaotic triumph, while suspicion and resentment fall upon those entrusted with its provisions. As the...1133false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-13-part-1--71620763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620763Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the turbulent passions of a famished populace rise to a dreadful crescendo, laying siege to the house of the superintendent with cries for justice and bread. Amidst the tumult, the arrival of the venerable Antonio Ferrer brings hope of order...1438false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-13-part-2--71620764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620764Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a determined official, Antonio Ferrer, bravely navigates a restless and eager crowd to carry a beleaguered superintendent to prison, all the while promising the people justice and the relief of their hunger. Supported by the faithful and the...1126false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-14-part-1--71620811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620811Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the weary populace, stirred by the day's tumult, discuss their grievances and aspirations beneath the gathering twilight, while the hopeful and resolute Renzo passionately urges continued pursuit of justice against corrupt authorities....1306false127full