The 150th anniversary of the death of the Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni, commemorated in 2023, provides an opportunity to recall his exceptional contribution to Italian literature and culture. Manzoni's best-known work is the novel “The Journey of Cardinal Borromeo to Milan” (“I promessi sposi”), regarded as one of the most important works of Italian literature. His work, combining historical fiction with reflections on morality and human existence, left an enduring mark on Italian literature and led to his recognition as one of Italy's most important writers.
