Manzoni
Definition
Proper noun * Alessandro Manzoni: An Italian writer of the 19th century, renowned primarily for his novel The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi). He is a pivotal figure in Italian literature and contributed significantly to the development of the modern Italian language.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We studied Manzoni's influence on the Italian language in my literature class.
- Alessandro Manzoni is often compared to writers like Dickens for his detailed social narratives.
Advanced Usage
- "Manzoni" as a cultural reference: The name is used to refer to the ideals of the Italian Romantic movement or to the unification of the Italian language.
- The poet sought to achieve the linguistic clarity of Manzoni.
Variants and Related Words
- Manzonian (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Alessandro Manzoni or his works.
- The novel has a Manzonian attention to historical detail and moral complexity.
Synonyms
- Author of I Promessi Sposi
- Italian Romantic writer
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to the historical person, Alessandro Manzoni. It is not used as a common noun. In literary contexts, "Manzoni" can also metonymically represent his body of work or his literary style.
Noun
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Italian novelist and poet (1785-1873)
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