They were both Italian poets. That might be two facts.
Petrarch is an Italian poet and scholar who often encouraged people to speak and write thoughtfully.
Petrarch has been called the first modern man. Also known as the Father of Humanism.
Francesco Petrarca is from Italy
he said that god was angry at them at he caused the plague
I believe you're thinking of the early Italian scholar Petrarch. You can see his Wikipedia profile here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrarch
Petrarch wrote sonnets about Laura, an ideal woman; Boccaccio wrote about the follies of his characters in the decameron, and Machiavelli wrote about the imperfect conduct of humans in the prince.
Petrarch wrote sonnets about Laura, an ideal woman; Boccaccio wrote about the follies of his characters in the decameron, and Machiavelli wrote about the imperfect conduct of humans in the prince.
Petrarch wrote sonnets about Laura, an ideal woman; Boccaccio wrote about the follies of his characters in the decameron, and Machiavelli wrote about the imperfect conduct of humans in the prince.
The poet Petrarch and Giovanni Boccaccio
Petrarch and Boccaccio lived in the 14th century, a time known as the Late Middle Ages and early Renaissance period. They were important figures in the development of Italian literature and humanism during this time.
They all focused on the human aspects in their work.
Petrarch is often called the "Father Of Humanism". He was the first to offer a combination of abstract entities of classical culture and christian Philosophy. Boccaccio & Niccolo Machiavelli also strove to add human values & concerns to human nature and god
He went abroad (from England) on diplomatic and commercial missions. it is likely that he may have met people such as Boccaccio or Petrarch.
Griselda's theme is wife-testing by her husband. Her story is one of patience. Griselda can be found in writings throughout history, such as works by Chaucer, Boccaccio, and Petrarch.
He went abroad (from England) on diplomatic and commercial missions. it is likely that he may have met people such as Boccaccio or Petrarch.
The writings of Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Machiavelli demonstrate the value of humanism by emphasizing the potential and importance of human intellect, creativity, and individualism. They focused on human experiences, emotions, and rational thought in their works, promoting the development of knowledge, critical thinking, and education as essential aspects of a well-rounded individual and society. Their writings also reflected a shift towards secularism and a new appreciation for the human condition, marking a departure from solely religious or classical influences.
It slowly developed from Latin over many centuries and the language spoken today came specifically from the dialect spoken in Florence, due to the influence of Dante, Boccaccio, and Petrarch, who all wrote in the Florentine dialect.