Poem Alessandro Manzoni and love

Alessandro Manzoni was born in Milan March 7, 1785 in a modest family, but from the maternal side had as grandfather the famous Cesare Beccaria. He received a classical education and a preference for the authors (Latin) Virgil, Horace, (Italian classics) Dante, Petrarch, (his contemporaries) Monti, Parini and Alfieri. Stayed several times in France and had the opportunity to participate in the literary circle of the Idéologues , the heirs of the Enlightenment. In this way he made friends with Claude Fauriel exponent. He married Henrietta Blondel, who bore him ten children then. He converted to Catholicism, but by character he was very reserved. Fact that gave way, then, to the invention of numerous stories of his own, among the many that of "San Rocco miracle". In 1813 Manzoni bought a house in Milan in Via del Morone (the current museum Casa Manzoni ) and lived there until his death in 1873.

The Betrothed

To date, Alessandro Manzoni is considered a father of the literature , it has innovated by placing the foundations for the modern novel, and, more importantly, has helped drive d ' Italy consolidating the common language. He had success with the work "The Betrothed." It is a historical novel set in 1600 and steeped in the Catholic religion. To this latter element it lends itself to more reading keys. The religious one, which focuses attention on the divine plan, or rather on the "Divine Providence." That material, which brings out the characteristics of the romance novel with stretches adventurous. In particular there are the struggle between good and evil, social criticism and political satire. In fact, they can easily identify the characters "good" out of love and "bad" ones driven by their own interests and vices. All this is mitigated by divine providence, capable of converting and changing minds.

Casa Manzoni in Milan

In Milan in Via Gerolamo Morone 1 stands the house Alessandro Manzoni, was the seat of the private life of the writer, meetings with close friends and distinguished guests. In 1937 it was purchased by the Savings Bank of the Lombard provinces and then donated to the City of Milan. Later it was the subject of numerous restoration and renovation. In 1965 it was reopened as Manzoni Museum. Recently, in conjunction with Expo 2015, it was again restored in order to expand the exhibition. Today is open to free entry Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 and the Saturday 14:00 to 18:00.

Poetry Solar Love Narrative Rhymes

 Fear not I can finish,
that suddenly you can disappear,
a love that loses its leaves,
hibernating, and go to die.

Too much water and you pampered,
too little and you wither:
It is measured by head and heart,
with passion can flourish.

If sincere, you know how to give,
if fiery, you know how to tame.
This love has roots and leaves
to sustain You and breathe.

Every love has a sweet smell,
jasmine or orange blossom and violets. 
 
  Umberto F. M. Cefalà  

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