MANZONI, A.: Betrothed (The) (Unabridged)

Format:

Sound recording

Author/Creator:

Manzoni, Alessandro, Author.

Contributor:

Naxos Digital Services US.

Series:

Naxos Music Library.

Naxos Music Library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spoken Word.

Local Subjects:

Spoken Word.

Genre:

Video recordings.

Sound recordings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong : Naxos Digital Services US Incorporated, 2019.

System Details:

Mode of access: Available online.

Contents:

The Betrothed ( 09 min., 48 sec. )

But the following year, on the 12th of April... ( 10 min., 16 sec. )

Silence, silence,' replied the first orator... ( 10 min., 33 sec. )

It was not that he had not too his own little... ( 11 min., 23 sec. )

Chapter 2 ( 10 min., 58 sec. )

Having reached the road, and walking with... ( 10 min., 15 sec. )

Perpetua arrived at length, with a great... ( 09 min. )

Chapter 3 ( 09 min., 50 sec. )

The Doctor was in his dressing-gown... ( 08 min., 19 sec. )

I can do nothing,' replied the Doctor... ( 08 min., 18 sec. )

And what must we do, good woman, to make...' ( 08 min., 35 sec. )

Chapter 4 ( 09 min., 41 sec. )

He was walking one day along the streets... ( 09 min., 07 sec. )

The resolution of Ludovico came very apropos... ( 07 min., 49 sec. )

All eyes were immovably fixed upon the novice... ( 08 min., 08 sec. )

Chapter 5 ( 11 min., 51 sec. )

Having passed through two or three dark... ( 12 min., 10 sec. )

The reader must know that, at this time... ( 09 min., 24 sec. )

Chapter 6 ( 10 min. )

On his death, the new master dismissed all the... ( 09 min., 57 sec. )

How can it help standing firm, and being well...' ( 11 min., 32 sec. )

Chapter 7 ( 10 min., 19 sec. )

Here the author confesses his ignorance of... ( 09 min., 47 sec. )

Late at night he returned to his own palace... ( 11 min., 23 sec. )

When they got in, they saw the others whose... ( 11 min., 06 sec. )

Chapter 8 ( 09 min., 58 sec. )

The light, just glimmering on the ground... ( 10 min., 16 sec. )

If the cap fits, put it on,' says a Milanese... ( 10 min., 45 sec. )

Some ran, some slipped between their fellows... ( 09 min., 26 sec. )

After this,' continued he, 'you must feel...' ( 09 min., 33 sec. )

Chapter 9 ( 10 min., 10 sec. )

A black veil, stiffened and stretched quite flat... ( 12 min., 29 sec. )

Dolls dressed like nuns were the first playthings... ( 12 min., 09 sec. )

The letter was agreed upon with three or four... ( 12 min., 16 sec. )

Chapter 10 ( 09 min., 31 sec. )

As evening approached they returned home... ( 10 min., 45 sec. )

The Abbess quickly answered, that she was very... ( 10 min., 58 sec. )

The true answer to such a demand rose up... ( 10 min., 21 sec. )

Shortly after finally taking the veil, Gertrude had... ( 10 min., 40 sec. )

Chapter 11 ( 12 min., 17 sec. )

After these, and a few similar words, Count Attilio... ( 09 min., 34 sec. )

Don Rodrigo felt a malicious satisfaction... ( 10 min., 01 sec. )

Nevertheless, without betraying any impatience... ( 11 min., 33 sec. )

Chapter 12 ( 10 min., 16 sec. )

There only wanted something to lay hold of... ( 10 min., 43 sec. )

Such was the state of things, when Renzo... ( 11 min., 11 sec. )

Chapter 13 ( 09 min., 52 sec. )

All on a sudden, a movement, begun at one... ( 09 min., 54 sec. )

Then overcome, and, as it were, smothered... ( 08 min., 27 sec. )

Quick, quick,' said he: 'open it wide...' ( 08 min., 40 sec. )

Chapter 14 ( 08 min., 47 sec. )

Renzo, however, heard nothing but compliments... ( 09 min., 18 sec. )

I speak in earnest,' said the landlord... ( 08 min., 52 sec. )

Lorenzo Tramaglino,' said the youth... ( 09 min., 38 sec. )

Chapter 15 ( 09 min., 19 sec. )

At every step the innkeeper met either with... ( 09 min., 27 sec. )

Ah! have you heard, for once, Lorenzo Tramaglino?'... ( 08 min., 37 sec. )

While Renzo was putting on his jacket... ( 09 min., 52 sec. )

Chapter 16 ( 09 min., 07 sec. )

By and by, however, he became still more... ( 09 min., 21 sec. )

There are, certainly,' replied the landlord... ( 07 min., 35 sec. )

The soldiers had the vicar's house to defend...' ( 09 min., 12 sec. )

Chapter 17 ( 09 min., 56 sec. )

While he thus stood, the rustling of his feet... ( 09 min., 24 sec. )

Had Renzo been here to enjoy himself... ( 09 min., 28 sec. )

During the remainder of his walk... ( 09 min., 08 sec. )

Chapter 18 ( 08 min., 59 sec. )

The path of iniquity, as our manuscript here... ( 09 min., 15 sec. )

The reader may remember that the Capuchin... ( 09 min., 07 sec. )

There is a Capuchin friar in that neighbourhood...' ( 08 min., 21 sec. )

Chapter 19 ( 10 min., 08 sec. )

The proverb was not exactly to the purpose... ( 08 min., 24 sec. )

At any rate, it would be well to try and prevent...' ( 07 min., 51 sec. )

He went on thus, till, on his own service and that... ( 09 min., 12 sec. )

Chapter 20 ( 09 min., 26 sec. )

Now, on the contrary, it was the thoughts of... ( 09 min., 42 sec. )

She passed the gate of the cloister unobserved... ( 08 min., 05 sec. )

Overcome with distress, agony, and terror... ( 07 min., 53 sec. )

Chapter 21 ( 09 min., 48 sec. )

As if invigorated by fear, the unhappy girl... ( 10 min., 38 sec. )

Lucia remained motionless, shrunk up into the... ( 09 min., 51 sec. )

Like one suddenly surprised by an unexpected... ( 08 min., 40 sec. )

Chapter 22 ( 10 min., 26 sec. )

He employed the authority conceded to him... ( 09 min., 52 sec. )

It were useless to inquire what were the effects... ( 09 min., 48 sec. )

Chapter 23 ( 09 min., 13 sec. )

These words were uttered with an accent of... ( 09 min., 43 sec. )

The chaplain quitted the room, and on entering... ( 09 min., 44 sec. )

It was afterwards found that the passage... ( 09 min., 28 sec. )

Repentance, when there is an inclination to it... ( 07 min., 47 sec. )

Chapter 24 ( 09 min., 08 sec. )

Lucia replied with a look which expressed assent... ( 11 min., 03 sec. )

Invigorated in body, and gradually revived in heart... ( 10 min., 40 sec. )

When, however, the tumultuous feelings... ( 09 min., 35 sec. )

Here the mistress of the house came into the... ( 08 min., 56 sec. )

In a moment, all those who were scattered... ( 09 min., 07 sec. )

Chapter 25 ( 09 min., 30 sec. )

He knew not, poor man, that Federigo had not... ( 10 min., 27 sec. )

It was a continual annoyance to the poor man... ( 12 min., 38 sec. )

Chapter 26 ( 09 min., 02 sec. )

He then said aloud: 'Oh, my Lord, you are joking...' ( 08 min., 44 sec. )

Home she went as quickly as possible... ( 08 min., 17 sec. )

Agnese, with much feeling, assured her daughter... ( 08 min., 37 sec. )

Chapter 27 ( 08 min., 39 sec. )

At length, by dint of searching and sounding... ( 10 min., 08 sec. )

Lucia, with a voice tremulous with shame... ( 08 min., 21 sec. )

He had made a recreation rather than a study... ( 08 min., 16 sec. )

Chapter 28 ( 09 min., 21 sec. )

At every step, the shops closed; manufactories... ( 12 min., 02 sec. )

Throughout the day a confused humming... ( 09 min., 39 sec. )

This being perceived, it was considered advisable... ( 09 min., 43 sec. )

While this army was retiring on one hand... ( 09 min., 01 sec. )

Chapter 29 ( 08 min., 07 sec. )

Thinking that in such confusion the poor man... ( 08 min., 07 sec. )

It was determined to stop here and take a little... ( 08 min., 16 sec. )

These and other reasons sheltered him also... ( 08 min., 23 sec. )

Chapter 30 ( 08 min., 48 sec. )

The Unnamed interrupted these words... ( 10 min., 23 sec. )

The flying squadron of Venetians made their... ( 09 min., 36 sec. )

Chapter 31 ( 10 min., 02 sec. )

But that which, leaving censure, diminishes our... ( 10 min., 38 sec. )

One day, as he was going in a litter to visit... ( 09 min., 32 sec. )

But two actions, one of blind and undisciplined... ( 09 min., 21 sec. )

Chapter 32 ( 09 min., 39 sec. )

Three days were spent in preparations... ( 09 min., 57 sec. )

On one occasion, the Lazzaretto was left... ( 10 min., 20 sec. )

This story, generally believed there by the... ( 08 min., 50 sec. )

Chapter 33 ( 09 min., 48 sec. )

Don Rodrigo lay down, and accompanied him... ( 10 min., 18 sec. )

It is well to hope, my good Renzo. ( 08 min., 20 sec. )

Renzo hastened to meet him, and made a low... ( 09 min., 03 sec. )

The bramble intruded everywhere... ( 09 min., 29 sec. )

Chapter 34 ( 09 min., 23 sec. )

He ran towards her; and when he came near... ( 10 min., 56 sec. )

At daybreak, midday, and evening, one of the... ( 09 min., 59 sec. )

Recovered from these singular emotions... ( 10 min., 33 sec. )

At this action they all fled in horror; and Renzo... ( 08 min., 59 sec. )

Chapter 35 ( 10 minutes, 36 sec.

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The history of the friar, from the point at which... ( 11 min., 34 sec. )

But Renzo, whose anger had for some time... ( 11 min., 05 sec. )

Chapter 36 ( 08 minutes, 33 sec.

Father Felice now came up, barefoot, with the... ( 10 min., 55 sec. )

Heartless man!' replied Lucia, turning round... ( 08 min., 57 sec. )

She was a wealthy tradeswoman, of about thirty... ( 10 min., 35 sec. )

The friar beckoned to the youth, who was standing... ( 07 min., 56 sec. )

Chapter 37 ( 09 min., 47 sec. )

His friend then went out, and soon returned... ( 11 min., 18 sec. )

If the survivors of the plague were to one another... ( 10 min., 24 sec. )

Chapter 38 ( 08 min., 38 sec. )

Here Agnese and the widow, each in their own way... ( 09 min., 42 sec. )

The day following, he received a visit as unexpected... ( 10 min., 49 sec. )

Should any one ask if there was no grief felt... ( 11 minutes, 43 sec. )

Participant:

Boulton, Nicholas, Reader -- Manzoni, Alessandro, Author

Notes:

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Publisher Number:

9781781982105

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