Francesco Petrarca

Fifteen sonnets of Petrarch (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Higginson, Thomas Wentworth

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Francesco Petrarca, also known as Petrarch, is a prominent Italian poet and scholar of the Renaissance period. In his collection of Fifteen Sonnets of Petrarch, he embodies the quintessence of the Petrarchan sonnet tradition, dedicating each poem to his beloved Laura. The sonnets are crafted in the refined Petrarchan style, with masterful use of imagery and metaphor to express the complexities of human emotions. Petrarch's literary influence extended beyond his time, inspiring countless poets and writers worldwide. His sonnets are emblematic of unrequited love and the ineffable beauty of nature, as he navigates themes of passion, longing, and devotion. The lyrical beauty and emotional depth of the sonnets are a testament to Petrarch's enduring legacy as a poet. Readers will find themselves captivated by the timeless elegance and profound emotional resonance of Petrarch's sonnets, making this collection a must-read for lovers of classical poetry.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664172716
• Artikelnr.: 58436981

Autorenporträt

Francesco Petrarca, known as Petrarch in the English-speaking world (July 20, 1304 - July 19, 1374), was an Italian scholar, poet, and one of the earliest humanists. Petrarch's rediscovery of Cicero's letters is often credited with initiating the 14th-century Renaissance and the founding of Renaissance humanism. His sonnets were admired and imitated throughout Renaissance Europe and became a model for lyrical poetry. He is most renowned for his 'Canzoniere,' a collection of vernacular poems dedicated to his idealized love, Laura. Among this collection, his 'Fifteen Sonnets of Petrarch' exhibit the intricate poetic form and complex emotional themes characteristic of his work. He also composed epic Latin verse, including the 'Africa,' and was well known for his Latin writings on morality. His classical scholarship and ethical writings, such as 'De vita solitaria' and 'De otio religioso,' respectively, reflect his personal introspection and the spirit of the era. His efforts in philology contributed to the refinement of the Italian vernacular and his sonnets solidified the standard form for the Petrarchan sonnet, marked by an octave with a rhyme scheme of abbaabba, followed by a sestet typically rhyming cdecde or cdcdcd. As a result of his work, Petrarch is often called the 'father of humanism' and his literary achievements bestowed upon him the laurel wreath, a symbol of supreme poetic accomplishment during his lifetime.