Publisher's Synopsis
Petrarch: His Life And Times is a biography written by H.C. Hollway-Calthrop about the life of the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, better known as Petrarch. The book covers his life from his birth in 1304 to his death in 1374, detailing his early education, his travels, and his relationships with important figures of his time, including the papacy and the Italian nobility.The book explores Petrarch's literary achievements, including his sonnets and epic poems, as well as his role in the development of humanism and the Renaissance. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with Laura de Noves, the subject of many of his poems, and his family.Throughout the book, Hollway-Calthrop provides historical context and analysis of Petrarch's work, as well as his influence on later writers and thinkers. The book is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and legacy of one of Italy's most important literary figures.Accurate And Well-Written Account Of One Of The Most Fascinating Personalities Of Fourteenth Century History And Literature. Brings Petrarch And His Historical Period Into Extremely Sharp Focus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.