Day: May 18, 2025

Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873): A Celebration of His Life and Legacy

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, we commemorated Alessandro Manzoni, one of Italy’s most influential writers. Renowned for his masterpiece I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed), Manzoni revolutionized Italian literature and championed the Tuscan dialect, helping to unify the nation linguistically. Dr. Erika Caturegli, the host for this lecture, a literary enthusiast with a background in modern […]