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--6985705Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alessandro ManzoniGood Old Classicsfeeds@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...false2d3ecdc9-daf9-5a8e-b95e-59edbf84f258serialhttps://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....1306false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-14-part-2--71620773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620773Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young stranger encounters the officious formalities imposed by new city proclamations while seeking lodging, and amidst spirited debate and convivial company, he proposes a just and orderly method for distributing bread to the deserving...1098false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-15-part-1--71620767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620767Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a spirited travelling mountaineer, weary yet unyielding, finds himself reluctantly compelled to comply with the stern demands of law and custom within a humble inn, while the wary host contemplates the perils that this unwitting guest’s...1133false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-15-part-2--71620766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620766Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a peaceful morning is suddenly interrupted by an unforeseen summons for Renzo Tramaglino, who, innocent yet ensnared in the web of legal formality and public unrest, finds himself reluctantly propelled into a troubling adventure. As the...1262false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-16-part-1--71620769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620769Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young man flees the city under a cloak of confusion and haste, intent on escaping danger and finding safety beyond familiar walls, while navigating uncertain paths and cautious encounters with strangers. His journey is marked by a restless...1387false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-16-part-2--71620770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620770Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a discreet listener, seeking news and refuge, finds himself among a crowd at a rural inn where the recent disturbances in Milan are fervently discussed with equal parts suspicion and hope. Through the retelling of events by a well-travelled...1210false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-17-part-1--71620765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620765Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Renzo, beleaguered by fear and fatigue, flees through darkening woods and lonely fields as he seeks to cross the fateful Adda River, his thoughts troubled by both present dangers and the faces of those he holds dear. Guided at last by the...1392false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-17-part-2--71620768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620768Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a weary traveller crosses into new territory, encountering both hardship and unexpected kindness as he seeks refuge with a relative in a humble silk manufactory. Here, amidst the struggles of scarcity and local prejudice, he finds solace in...1394false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-18-part-1--71620771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620771Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a courier arrives bearing grim orders to search for a young man named Lorenzo Tramaglino, whose innocence and character become the subject of village unrest and whispered accusations following a troubling insurrection in Milan. Meanwhile,...1507false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-18-part-2--71620784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620784Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Agnes, troubled by the sudden absence of Father Christopher, seeks his counsel only to find him dispatched elsewhere by his superiors, leaving her uncertain and distressed; meanwhile, political manoeuvrings in Milan reveal a heated dispute...1093false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-19-part-1--71620782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620782Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the signor count, seeking to preserve familial honour and social order, delicately engages the father provincial to address tensions caused by a quarrelsome friar under his jurisdiction, revealing the intricate interplay of power, reputation,...1452false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-19-part-2--71620772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620772Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the quiet departure of a devoted friar to preach elsewhere unsettles the small community he leaves behind, while dark whispers unfold of a shadowy and formidable figure who wields power and menace beyond the reach of law. The intricacies of...1107false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-20-part-1--71620785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620785Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the grim, solitary castle of the Unknown is unveiled amid a wild and forbidding landscape, serving as the lair from which a fearsome lord governs with ruthless vigilance over his treacherous dominion. A desperate entreaty for aid leads to...1213false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-20-part-2--71620794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620794Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young and anxious girl attempts a discreet pilgrimage, only to be seized by grim strangers determined to take her away against her will, her heart torn between faith and fear. Meanwhile, the dark master of the castle awaits her arrival with...990false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-21-part-1--71620795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620795Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young woman's fate is carried out with a mixture of force and reluctant compassion as she is brought to a mysterious castle by grim attendants, where hope and dread intertwine in the dim shadows cast by moonlight. The stranger who has taken...1344false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-21-part-2--71620775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620775Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young woman, imprisoned and forsaken, finds solace and renewed hope through a heartfelt prayer and solemn vow to the Virgin Mary, whilst the cruel captor wrestles with an unexpected and tormenting conscience that threatens his resolve. As...1300false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-22-part-1--71620781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620781Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a mysterious figure, burdened by a fierce inner torment, seeks solace and courageously ventures among the common folk to approach the venerable Cardinal Borromeo, whose noble character and humble piety inspire hope amidst uncertainty. We are...1197false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-22-part-2--71620788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620788Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which we are introduced to a man of profound humility and charity, whose ascension to the archbishopric brings forth a life marked by austerity, scholarly patronage, and gentle benevolence towards the poor. His dedication to fostering knowledge...1344false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-23-part-1--71620776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620776Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which an unexpected visitor, burdened by a troubled past, seeks counsel and solace from a venerable cardinal, whose serene and compassionate demeanour offers a beacon of hope and the prospect of redemption. Amidst a gentle interplay of humility and...1965false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-23-part-2--71620789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620789Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which Don Abbondio is summoned to attend a delicate and mysterious visit involving a once-feared figure whose presence now inspires a complex blend of awe and apprehension among those around him. The party makes their way through anxious...1456false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-24-part-1--71620805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620805Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a gentle deliverance unfolds as Lucy, long tormented, finds unexpected compassion and aid from figures both familiar and transformed, leading her from fearful captivity towards refuge and solace. Meanwhile, the thoughts and fears of those...1573false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-24-part-2--71620777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620777Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young maiden, recovering from her ordeal, wrestles with the solemn vow she has made and finds solace in the kindness and humble wisdom of a village tailor’s household, where tales of a stirring sermon and holy charity lift her spirits....1361false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-24-part-3--71620793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620793Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the Cardinal, moved by compassion and duty, visits the humble abode of a young couple beset by trials and offers solace, protection, and practical assistance, thereby illuminating the kindness and concern that may grace even the humblest...1556false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-25-part-1--71620774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620774Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which the village buzzes with talk of an impending cardinal’s visit, stirring hopes and fears alike while Don Roderick, bruised and enraged, retreats to plot afar; amidst public festivity, the humble Lucy and her mother navigate delicate new...865false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-25-part-2--71620791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620791Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a young maiden and her mother receive an offer of refuge from Donna Prassede, leading them to the presence of a kindly cardinal whose concern for their welfare is tempered by the weight of circumstance. Meanwhile, a troubled curate faces...1333false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-betrothed-chapter-26-part-1--71620803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620803Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alessandro ManzoniIn which a stern yet compassionate cardinal confronts the timid Don Abbondio with the heavy demands of duty and charity, urging him to overcome fear and selfishness in service to others, thereby illuminating the complexities of conscience and courage....1261false152full