The sonnets, triumphs, and other poems of Petrarch by Francesco Petrarca
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"The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch" by Francesco Petrarca is a celebrated collection of poetry written in the 14th century. This work is particularly notable for its exploration of themes such as love, beauty, and the passage of time, reflecting the emotional and philosophical depth characteristic of Petrarch's style. The poems are commonly addressed to Laura, a woman who became the object of his unattainable desire, embodying the ideals of
love in the Renaissance. At the start of the volume, there is a preface that discusses the uniqueness of this translation, emphasizing the absence of a complete English rendition until now. It also highlights the significant influence of Petrarch on Western poetry, particularly his relationship with Laura, which serves as a central theme throughout his poems. The opening lays the groundwork for understanding Petrarch’s legacy, calling attention to his emotional turmoil and the beauty of his poetic expression as he navigates the complexities of love and his own artistic aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Campbell, Thomas, 1777-1844 |
| Title | The sonnets, triumphs, and other poems of Petrarch |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 |
| Subject | Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17650 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1696 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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