On the death of Madonna Laura
On the death of Madonna Laura
On the death of Madonna Laura by Francesco Petrarca, Agnes Tobin is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 139 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.
What it's about
On the Death of Madonna Laura by Francesco Petrarca, translated by Agnes Tobin, is a poetic elegy mourning the loss of Petrarch’s beloved Laura. Through Tobin’s graceful English rendering, the work captures the depth of Petrarch’s sorrow, his reflections on love, mortality, and the transience of beauty. The poem moves between earthly grief and spiritual transcendence, portraying Laura as both muse and symbol of divine inspiration. Tobin’s translation preserves Petrarch’s lyrical tone and emotional intensity.
Book details
- Author: Francesco Petrarca, Agnes Tobin
- Format: Paperback & Hardcover
- Pages: 139
- Publisher: Gyan Books
- Published: 1906
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Who wrote On the death of Madonna Laura?
On the death of Madonna Laura is written by Francesco Petrarca, Agnes Tobin.
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