This biography of Francesco Petrarca, better known as Petrarch, provides a vivid and well-researched account of his life and legacy. With twenty-four illustrations, including images of the poet's manuscript and artwork inspired by his works, this book is an engaging and illuminating read for anyone interested in the Renaissance period and the history of Italian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.