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n. - An Italian poet famous for love lyrics (1304-1374).

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  • Charles used the word Petrarch to stand for a poet, not thinking what lady's name he suggested; and he was surprised at the severity of
  • 'In Memoriam', both in its general scheme as well as in numberless particular passages, closely recalls Petrarch; and
  • Next after Dante, the first name of importance in Italian literature is that of Francesca Petrarca, called Petrarch in
  • Some of the greatest names of Italy, such as Petrarch, Boiardo,
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