Canzoniere (Rerum vulgarium fragmenta), vol. 1
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The *Canzoniere* is a collection of 366 poems, primarily sonnets and canzoni, written by Francesco Petrarca between 1327 and 1374. It is dedicated to the idealized love of the poet for Laura, a woman he fell in love with at first sight in 1327. The *Canzoniere* explores the themes of love, desire, and the passage of time. The collection is divided into two sections: the first contains poems that celebrate Laura's beauty and the poet's love for her, while the second contains poems that reflect on her death and the nature of love and life. The *Canzoniere* is considered one of the masterpieces of Italian literature and has had a profound influence on European poetry. Petrarca's style, characterized by elegance and musicality, inspired numerous poets after him. The *Canzoniere* is a deeply personal and moving work, which explores the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition.Book Details
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Francesco Petrarca was an Italian poet, scholar, and humanist who is considered to be one of the founding fathers of the Renaissance. He was born in Arezzo, Italy, in 1304, and died in Arqua Petrarca,...
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