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100 1 _aPetrarca, Francesco,
_d1304-1374
245 1 4 _aThe sonnets, triumphs, and other poems of Petrarch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-31
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPetrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374
653 _aItalian poetry -- To 1400 -- Translations into English
653 _aPetrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aCampbell, Thomas,
_d1777-1844
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17650
999 _c59036
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