Renzo and Lucia’s love story is set in 17th century Milan, at a time when the city is dominated by the Spanish and torn apart by a terrible epidemic
Alessandro Manzoni’s masterpiece has been shortened without losing the fascinating rhythm of the original work.
At the end of each chapter, numerous activities offer readers a chance to test their understanding of the text, but also to reflect on the story. The cultural studies dossiers provide valuable information and facts about Milan, past and present.
