Publisher's Synopsis
Petrarch and Laura is a book written by Elbert Hubbard that explores the life and love story of Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, also known as Petrarch, and his muse Laura. The book delves into the history of Petrarch's life, his literary works, and his passionate love for Laura, who he met in Avignon, France in the 14th century. Hubbard's writing style is poetic and romantic, as he describes the beauty of Laura and the intense emotions that Petrarch felt for her. The book also includes translations of some of Petrarch's most famous sonnets, which were written in honor of Laura. Overall, Petrarch and Laura is a captivating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of literature, poetry, and love.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Lovers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104001.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.
