Francesco Petrarca

Fifteen sonnets of Petrarch (eBook, ePUB)

Elegant verses of unrequited love and timeless beauty
Übersetzer: Higginson, Thomas Wentworth

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Fifteen Sonnets of Petrarch,' the renowned Italian poet Francesco Petrarca masterfully employs the Petrarchan sonnet form, blending lyrical beauty with profound emotional depth. This selection showcases his exploration of unrequited love and the idealization of the beloved, typifying the Renaissance's shift towards individual expression and subjective experience. Each sonnet is intricately woven with rich imagery and philosophical reflections, revealing Petrarca'Äôs ability to capture the complexities of the human heart amidst the vibrant cultural milieu of 14th-century Italy. Francesco Petrarca, often hailed as the father of Humanism, drew inspiration for these sonnets from his own experience of longing and devotion, particularly towards Laura, a mysterious woman who became the focal point of his poetic vision. His dual influences of classical literature and emerging Renaissance thought shaped his distinctive style, characterized by emotional intensity and technical innovation. Petrarca's relentless quest for beauty and truth propelled him to elevate vernacular poetry, laying the groundwork for future poets. This collection is essential for those seeking to understand the evolution of lyric poetry and its emotional resonance. Petrarca's sonnets not only embody the spirit of the Renaissance but also invite contemporary readers to reflect on the enduring nature of love and desire. This book is a celebration of timeless themes, making it a vital addition to any literary enthusiast's library.

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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.