Sonnets and Odes
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Francesco Petrarca was an Italian scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century. He is considered one of the fathers of the Renaissance and is best known for his sonnets about his love for Laura. This collection includes 70 of his sonnets and 10 of his odes. The poems are written in Italian with an accompanying English translation. Petrarca's sonnets are known for their beauty and their exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the nature of beauty. They are considered some of the finest examples of Italian poetry and have been translated into many languages.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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