9 -- Alessandro Manzoni e i promessi sposi -- Alberto Asor Rosa
Summary
TLDRAlessandro Manzoni, born in Milan in 1785, was a pivotal figure in Italian literature, representing the advanced urban culture of the time. His work, influenced by his conversion to Catholicism, spanned genres including poetry and drama. Manzoni's 'I Promessi Sposi', completed in 1840, is a cornerstone of Italian literature. His life, marked by the periods of Enlightenment, Napoleonic era, and the Risorgimento, culminated in his acceptance of a senatorial role in the newly united Italy, symbolizing his commitment to national unity.
Takeaways
- 📚 Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi are considered two of Italy's greatest authors, representing the advanced urban culture of Milan and the peripheral culture of the Marche region, respectively.
- 🎭 Manzoni was a significant poet and narrator, while Leopardi was known for his poetry, and both were driven by passion and vocation rather than professional necessity.
- 👨🎓 Manzoni was born in Milan in 1785 to a noble father and a mother who was the heir of Cesare Beccaria, an Italian Enlightenment thinker.
- 🌍 Manzoni spent five years in Paris, where he met and married Enrichetta Blondel, a Swiss Calvinist, which led to his conversion to Catholicism in 1810.
- 📖 Manzoni dedicated many years to writing 'I Promessi Sposi', moving to Florence to improve his knowledge of spoken Italian, and completed the novel in 1840.
- 🗓️ Manzoni's work 'Il Conte di Carmagnola' and 'La morti di Adone' were written, and he also composed sacred hymns and other poems.
- 🏛️ After the Five Days of Milan in 1848, Manzoni decided to publish 'La Marchesa di Carmagnola', composed years earlier in honor of the Piedmontese revolution against Austria.
- 🏆 Manzoni's prestige was recognized by intellectuals and politicians, and he was appointed president of the Lombardo Institute by King Victor Emmanuel I.
- 🏛️ In 1860, Manzoni was made a senator of the Kingdom of Italy, and despite his advanced age, he actively participated in the political process, including voting for the transfer of the capital from Turin to Florence and then to Rome.
- 💡 Manzoni's life spanned a significant part of European and Italian history, from the Enlightenment and revolutionary period through the Napoleonic era, the active phase of the Risorgimento, and up to the achievement of Italian unification.
Q & A
Who are the two great authors mentioned at the beginning of the script as representatives of Italian literature?
-The two great authors mentioned are Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi.
What are the distinct cultural backgrounds of Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi?
-Alessandro Manzoni is a representative of the most advanced Italian urban culture of his time, specifically Milanese culture, while Giacomo Leopardi represents a peripheral and secluded culture, like that of a small center in the Marche region.
What common aspect do Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi share according to the script?
-Both Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi are described as practicing literature and poetry not so much for professional reasons, but rather for pleasure, passion, and vocation.
In which year was Alessandro Manzoni born and where did he complete his education?
-Alessandro Manzoni was born in Milan in 1785. He completed his education in the best religious colleges.
Why did Alessandro Manzoni's marriage to Enrichetta Blondel influence his life?
-Alessandro Manzoni's marriage to Enrichetta Blondel, a Swiss Calvinist, led him to reconsider the role of religion in his life, which eventually resulted in his conversion to Catholicism in 1810, an event that influenced his entire artistic career.
What significant work did Alessandro Manzoni dedicate many years to writing?
-Alessandro Manzoni dedicated many years to writing 'I Promessi Sposi' (The Betrothed), a novel that he completed in 1840.
What historical event did Alessandro Manzoni celebrate with his poem 'Il Cinque Maggio'?
-Alessandro Manzoni celebrated the historical event of the revolution in Piedmont against Austria with his poem 'Il Cinque Maggio'.
How was Alessandro Manzoni's prestige recognized during his lifetime?
-Alessandro Manzoni's prestige was recognized by all the intellectuals and politicians of his country. King Victor Emmanuel I appointed him president of the Lombardo Institute, and in 1860, he was made a senator of the Kingdom of Italy.
In what year did Alessandro Manzoni die and at what age?
-Alessandro Manzoni died on May 22, 1873, at the age of 88.
How did Alessandro Manzoni's life span reflect the historical period he lived through?
-Alessandro Manzoni's life spanned a significant part of European and Italian history, from the Enlightenment and revolutionary period, through the entire Napoleonic era, the restoration, the most active and dynamic phase of the Risorgimento, and up to the achievement of Italian unification.
What political stance did Alessandro Manzoni take regarding the unification of Italy?
-Alessandro Manzoni was in favor of the unification of Italy. He accepted the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy in 1869 and actively participated in the political process by voting on the transfer of the capital from Turin to Florence and then to Rome.
Outlines
📜 Introduction to Italian Literature Giants
This paragraph introduces two towering figures of Italian literature, Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi, highlighting their contrasting backgrounds and contributions. Manzoni, from the advanced Milanese culture, and Leopardi, from a peripheral culture of the Marches, are described as representatives of their respective cultural spheres. Despite their differences, both are noted for their passion for literature and poetry, not as a profession but as a hobby and calling. The paragraph emphasizes their shared aspect of being great dilettantes, with Manzoni's work reflecting an effort to reproduce the cultural and literary models that were gaining prominence in Europe at the time.
🎓 Alessandro Manzoni: Life and Literary Journey
Alessandro Manzoni was born in Milan in 1785 to a noble father and a mother who was the heir of Cesare Beccaria, a prominent figure of the Italian Enlightenment. After his parents separated, Manzoni completed his education in the finest religious colleges. He led a worldly life, meeting renowned literary figures of his time. In 1805, he visited Paris, where he stayed for five years and married Enrichetta Blondel, a Swiss Calvinist, which led to his conversion to Catholicism in 1810, significantly influencing his artistic career. Manzoni settled back in Milan in 1810, dedicating himself to literature, composing sacred hymns and tragedies. He spent years perfecting 'I Promessi Sposi,' even traveling to Florence to deepen his knowledge of spoken Italian. The novel was completed in 1840. In 1848, following the Five Days of Milan, he published 'La Marchesa di Carousel,' composed years earlier in honor of the Piedmontese revolution against Austria. Manzoni's prestige was recognized by intellectuals and politicians, and he was appointed president of the Lombardo Institute by King Victor Emmanuel I. In 1860, he was made a senator of the Kingdom of Italy, and he passed away in Milan in 1873.
🌟 Manzoni's Legacy and Political Engagement
This paragraph delves into Manzoni's long life, spanning from the Enlightenment and revolutionary period to the achievement of Italian unification. Born in 1785, Manzoni lived until 1873, witnessing significant historical changes in Europe and Italy. His life was rooted in the intellectual and political currents of his time, and he actively engaged with the cause of Italian unification. Despite being a Catholic from Milan, he embraced the unification movement and accepted the position of senator in 1869, defying expectations from more conservative Catholic circles. Manzoni's commitment to the cause was evident when he traveled to Turin twice, once to vote for the transfer of the capital from Turin to Florence and later from Florence to Rome, demonstrating his support for a united Italy. His actions countered the anti-unification sentiments of some within the Church of Rome, showing his dedication to the Italian cause.
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Keywords
💡Alessandro Manzoni
💡Giacomo Leopardi
💡Italian Literature
💡Culture
💡Borghesia
💡I Promessi Sposi
💡Restoration
💡Risorgimento
💡Catholicism
💡Intellectuals
💡Unification of Italy
Highlights
Alessandro Manzoni and Giacomo Leopardi are two great Italian authors of different backgrounds, representing advanced Milanese culture and peripheral culture of the Marche region, respectively.
Both Manzoni and Leopardi practiced literature and poetry not for professional reasons but for passion and vocation.
Alessandro Manzoni was born in Milan in 1785, coming from a noble family and an heiress of Cesare Beccaria.
Manzoni's mother was Giulia Beccaria, daughter of the famous Italian Enlightenment thinker Cesare Beccaria, author of 'Dei delitti e delle pene'.
Manzoni completed his education in the best religious colleges and later engaged in worldly life, meeting the most notable literati of his time.
In 1805, Manzoni visited Paris and stayed there for five years, where he met and married Enrichetta Blondel, a Swiss Calvinist.
Manzoni's wife's faith led him to reconsider the role of religion, and in 1810, he converted to Catholicism, which influenced his entire artistic career.
Manzoni's return to Milan in 1810 marked a significant turning point in his life, dedicating himself to literature and writing sacred hymns and tragedies.
Manzoni spent many years writing 'I Promessi Sposi', even traveling to Florence to deepen his knowledge of spoken Italian.
The novel 'I Promessi Sposi' was completed in 1840 and is considered one of Manzoni's most significant works.
In 1848, following the Five Days of Milan, Manzoni decided to publish 'Lode a Marzo', a poem composed years earlier in honor of the Piedmontese revolution against Austria.
Manzoni's prestige was recognized by all Italian intellectuals and politicians, and he was appointed president of the Lombardo Institute by King Victor Emmanuel I.
In 1860, Manzoni was granted the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy, showing his support for Italian unification.
Despite his advanced age and health issues, Manzoni traveled to Turin twice to vote on the transfer of the capital from Turin to Florence and then to Rome.
Manzoni's life spanned a significant part of European and Italian history, from the Enlightenment and Napoleonic periods to the active phase of the Risorgimento and the achievement of Italian unification.
Alessandro Manzoni died in Milan in 1873, having lived a long life of 88 years, which was quite unusual for those times.
Transcripts
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La Storia della letteratura italiana
contemporanea quella all'interno della
quale nonostante le profonde differenze
ancora ci troviamo comincia con due
grandi autori due grandissimi autori che
più diversi fra di loro non potrebbero
essere Alessandro Manzoni e Giacomo
Leopardi l'uno il rappresentante della
cultura cittadina italiana più avanzata
di quel periodo quella Milanese l'altro
rappresentante di una cultura periferica
e appartata come quella di un piccolo
Anzi piccolissimo centro delle Marche
Allora sotto il dominio dello Stato
della Chiesa l'uno un grandissimo poeta
l'altro un grandissimo
narratore i due Tuttavia hanno un
aspetto
comune che io terrò
presente per quanto mi riguarda
nell'illustrazione di Alessandro
Manzoni sono due personalità due
individui che praticano la letteratura e
la
poesia Non tanto per
bisogni professionali Come accade
appunto agli esponenti della borghesia
europea di quel tempo a molti esponenti
della borghesia europea di quel tempo ma
diciamo per diletto per passione e per
vocazione questa impronta da grandissimi
dilettanti è visibilissima nella loro
opera E anche lo è nell'opera di quello
che forse fra i due si spinge più
decisamente a riprodurre modelli
culturali e letterari che nell'Europa
del tempo venivano rapidamente
affermandosi
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Alessandro Manzoni nasce a Milano nel
1785 il padre è un esponente della
piccola nobiltà locale mentre la madre è
l'erede di Cesare
Beccaria dopo la separazione dei
genitori Manzoni completa la sua
istruzione nei migliori collegi
religiosi terminati gli studi fa vita
mondana e conosce i letterati più noti
dell'epoca nel 1805 per una visita alla
madre si reca a
Parigi Manzoni si trattiene nella
capitale francese per 5 anni ma durante
un breve soggiorno a
conosce e sposa Enrichetta blondel una
calvinista
svizzera la fede della moglie lo spinge
a riconsiderare il ruolo della
religione nel 1810 Manzoni si converte
al
cattolicesimo la conversione destinata a
influenzare tutta la sua carriera
artistica Segna un vero e proprio Sparti
acque nella sua
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vita nello stesso anno l'autore rientra
stabilmente a Milano e si consacra la
letteratura scrive gli inni sacri e le
due tragedie Il Conte di Carmagnola e la
delchi Manzoni dedica molti anni alla
stesura de I promiss sposi recandosi
persino a Firenze per approfondire la
conoscenza dell'italiano parlato il
romanzo Viene completato Nel
1840 nel 1848 in seguito alle Cinque
Giornate di Milano Manzoni decide di
pubblicare lode Marzo
1821 composta anni prima in onore della
rivoluzione piemontese contro
l'Austria l'autore celebra un altro
fatto storico con la poesia Il 5 maggio
dedicata a Napoleone
Bonaparte nel corso degli anni il
prestigio di Manzoni viene riconosciuto
da tutti gli intellettuali e i politici
del paese re Vittorio Emanuele I lo
nomina presidente dell'Istituto Lombardo
e nel
1860 gli viene conferita la carica di
senatore del Regno
d'Italia Manzoni muore a Milano nel
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1873
Alessandro Manzoni nasce a Milano il 15
marzo
1785 da un padre che si chiamava Pietro
il conte Pietro e da
una giovane e inquieta fanciulla di nome
Giulia
becaria che era niente di meno che la
figlia del grande illuminista italiano
Cesare Beccaria autore Dei delitti e
delle
pene basterebbe questo a collocare il
giovane Manzoni all'interno di un
ambiente di una struttura mentale di una
educazione
particolarmente
avvertita In quegli anni a
Milano Manzoni muore il 22 maggio
1873 Questo significa che ha una vita
molto lunga soprattutto insolita per
quei tempi vive 88 anni e dunque
con con la sua vita
percorre una parte sostanziale della
storia europea e italiana del suo tempo
affonda le sue radici nel periodo
illuministico e
rivoluzionario attraversa l'intero
periodo Napoleonico conosce la
restaurazione tutta la fase diciamo più
attiva e più dinamica del Risorgimento e
arriva fino a
vedere il conseguimento dell'Unità
d'Italia quando Manzoni ha
attraversato tutto il corso della sua
vita entra più direttamente in contatto
con i problemi dell'Unità
d'Italia lui Milanese lui cattolico ne
sposa totalmente la causa e quando nel
1869 gli viene offerta dal sovrano la
carica di senatore del
regno invece di rifiutarla come certi
ambienti cattolici si aspettavano la
accetta volentieri e in questa veste
qualche anno più tardi pochi anni più
tardi nonostante l'età avanzata e i
molti acciacchi si reca a
Torino due volte per votare prima il
trasferimento della capitale da Torino a
Firenze e poi cosa ancora più decisiva
il trasferimento della capitale da
Firenze a Roma dando Quindi un segnale
di assoluta disponibilità diciamo alla
causa della Unità Italiana e andando
contro le
spinte anche molto vivaci che nei suoi
confronti venivano esercitate da
esponenti diciamo di un un cattolicesimo
più
ossequiente ai voleri della Chiesa di
Roma in quel
momento fortemente anti unitarista e
anti
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italiana
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