TY  - BOOK
AU  - Petrarca,Francesco
AU  - Campbell,Thomas
TI  - The sonnets, triumphs, and other poems of Petrarch
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374
KW  - Italian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
KW  - Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Translations into English
N1  - Release date is 2006-01-31; Produced by Ted Garvin, Taavi Kalju and the Online
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17650
ER  -