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petrarch

/ˈpiː.trɑːrk/

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noun

/ˈpiː.trɑːrk/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к итальянскому поэту XIV века, известному своей любовной лирикой и сонетами, особенно адресованными Лауре.

A proper noun referring to an Italian poet of the 14th century, renowned for his love lyrics and sonnets, particularly addressed to Laura.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Italian poetC1formal

    An Italian scholar and poet of the 14th century, best known for his sonnets dedicated to Laura, which greatly influenced Renaissance poetry.

    ruИтальянский поэт

    • Petrarch is often called the father of humanism.
    • His sonnets to Laura are masterpieces of Italian literature.
    • Petrarch's work inspired poets like Shakespeare and Spencer.