The Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading): Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading), credited to Alessandro Manzoni, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of The Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading) by Alessandro Manzoni. (Translated by George William Featherstonhaugh.) Read in English by Beth Thomas; Woolly Bee; Annika Vera; Eduardo; Mary J; Vincent Alexander; Johnny Alexander; TriciaG; Larry Wilson; KHand; Bella Buss; bala; Etel Buss; Joseph Tabler; rosalinger; BeniaminoMassimo; Lydia; Leanne Yau; Tomas Peter; Kristin Gjerløw; Michele Eaton; Jessie Yun; Melanie T; David Purdy; John Burlinson; Sarah Terry; Sonia; K. Adrian Stroet; linny; April Walters; Gaby; Eva Davis; RecordingPerson One of the most famous Italian books in history, The Betrothed was written by Alessandro Manzoni in 1827. The two main characters, Renzo and Lucy, are engaged to be married when Lucy tragically disappears. Little does Renzo know that Lucy has been kidnapped by a criminal, The Unnamed, feared by all the people of Northern Italy, where the story is set. Despite the threat of death and the fear of never laying eyes on one another again, Renzo and Lucy maintain a deep love for each other throughout the book that displays the true sacrifice and commitment of marriage. The book was recommended by Pope Francis to engaged couples in 2015 as preparation for marriage. - Summary by Woolly Bee Cast List: Cast Narrator: Mary J Don Abbondio: Eduardo Perpetua: Beth Thomas Lucy: KHand Renzo: Larry Wilson Agnes: rosalinger Don Roderick: bala Father Christopher: Eduardo Count Attilio: BeniaminoMassimo Tony: Tomas Peter Griso: Jason in Panama Bortolo: John Burlinson Giuseppe Ripamonti: Dillon McFarlane The Unknown: K. Adrian Stroet Cross-Bearer: Michele Eaton Cardinal Federigo Borromeo: Larry Wilson Tailor: Leanne Yau Bravo 1: Johnny Alexander Bravo 2: TriciaG Voice 1: Kristin Gjerløw Voice 2: Lydia Voice 3: TriciaG Angry Mob member 1: Kristin Gjerløw Angry Mob member 2: Michele Eaton Angry Mob member 3: TriciaG Angry Mob member 4: Michele Eaton Angry Mob member 5: Eva Davis Angry Mob member 6: Sonia Giuseppe Ripamonti: David Olson Old Woman 2: TJ Burns Various other roles read by: Woolly Bee, Joseph James, Bella Buss, Etel Buss, Joseph Tabler, TriciaG, Eduardo, Jason in Panama, Michele Eaton, Jessie Yun, Lydia, Leanne Yau, Gaby, David Purdy, Kathrine Engan, Melanie T, Sonia, Tomas Peter, April Walters, KHand, linny, rosalinger, Elijah, BeniaminoMassimo, Sarah Terry, Ashur Gharavi, Eva Davis, RecordingPerson, Zames Curran Edited by: linny, Kim, TriciaG Proof listeners: Mary J, Jeanie, nancymcdaniel87, Eduardo, Woolly Bee, Larry Wilson, Michele Eaton, Kim, and KHand Co-BC for this project and Cast list compiled by linny

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading)
• Author credits: Alessandro Manzoni
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 38
• Listed recording duration: 15:48:23

Catalogue topics

• manzoni
• the betrothed
• alessandro manzoni
• 1834
• featherstonhaugh
• george william featherstonhaugh

Opening tracks: first 24 of 38

1. 01 - Dramatis Personae — 8:24
2. 02 - Chapter I — 33:49
3. 03 - Chapter II — 22:44
4. 04 - Chapter III — 27:44
5. 05 - Chapter IV — 20:59
6. 06 - Chapter V — 24:55
7. 07 - Chapter VI — 21:36
8. 08 - Chapter VII — 24:51
9. 09 - Chapter VIII — 29:39
10. 10 - Chapter IX — 24:53
11. 11 - Chapter X — 29:00
12. 12 - Chapter XI — 25:15
13. 13 - Chapter XII — 18:16
14. 14 - Chapter XIII — 24:54
15. 15 - Chapter XIV — 32:26
16. 16 - Chapter XV — 28:14
17. 17 - Chapter XVI — 27:05
18. 18 - Chapter XVII — 23:56
19. 19 - Chapter XVIII — 23:52
20. 20 - Chapter XIX — 21:52
21. 21 - Chapter XX — 22:31
22. 22 - Chapter XXI — 26:28
23. 23 - Chapter XXII — 15:16
24. 24 - Chapter XXIII — 35:46

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