Canzoniere by Petrarch Paperback Book 9780140448160

The "Canzoniere", a sequence of sonnets and other verse forms, were written over a period of about 40 years. They describe Petrarch's intense love for Laura, whom he first met in Avignon in 1327, and her effect on him after she died in 1348. This collection examines the poet's spiritual crisis, and explores important contemporary issues.

Author: Petrarch Binding: Paperback / softback Format: Paperback / softback Genre: Media > Books > Print Books > Poetry by individual poets Pages: 208 Page Count: 208 Publication Date: 2002 Year of Publication: 2002 Classification: Media > Books > Print Books > Poetry by individual poets Weight: 278 g Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Package Dimension Length: 19.8 cm Package Dimension Width: 12.9 cm Package Dimension Height: 1.4 cm ISBN: 9780140448160