Fifteen sonnets of Petrarch by Francesco Petrarca

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Author Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374
Translator Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Title Fifteen sonnets of Petrarch
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Summary "Fifteen sonnets of Petrarch" by Francesco Petrarca is a collection of poetry that showcases the timeless beauty of love, nature, and loss, written during the 14th century, a period of the early Renaissance. This compilation offers a glimpse into Petrarch's emotions and thoughts, particularly focused on his affection for Laura, a muse whose memory deeply inspires his work. Through his exquisite sonnets, Petrarch explores themes of longing, beauty, and the transient nature of life, laying the groundwork for modern lyrical poetry. The content of this book features a selection of Petrarch's reflective sonnets that encapsulate his passionate yet melancholic musings about love and mortality. Each sonnet is a meditation on the dualities of desire and despair, beauty and transience, as Petrarch grapples with the impact of Laura's presence and subsequent absence in his life. His rich imagery and emotional depth serve to evoke a vivid sense of longing as he navigates experiences of joy, heartache, and the pursuit of unattainable ideals. Ultimately, these sonnets transcend their historical context, resonating with readers across the centuries through their universal themes of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
Subject Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 50307
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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