Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . PETRARCH. FRANCESCO PETRARCH or PETRARCA, one of the most celebrated Italianpoets, was born at Arezzo, in 1304. On account of the dissensions whichraged in his native country, his father removed with him to Avignon, and after-ward to Carpentras, where Petrarch received his education, which was com-pleted at Montpelier and B
Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . PETRARCH. FRANCESCO PETRARCH or PETRARCA, one of the most celebrated Italianpoets, was born at Arezzo, in 1304. On account of the dissensions whichraged in his native country, his father removed with him to Avignon, and after-ward to Carpentras, where Petrarch received his education, which was com-pleted at Montpelier and Bologna. He was intended for the law, but Ciceroand Virgil had more charms for him than Justinian. On the death of his parentshe enrolled himself in the clerical order, but not being much confined by theduties of his several benefices, he followed the impulse of his genius, whichled him to literary pursuits. Having brought to life Ciceros Epistolae Fa-miliares, and formed a collection of manuscripts with great labor, one of thefirst places is due to him among the restorers of ancient literature. Havmo-settled at Avignon, he became inspired with a lasting passion for the beautifulLaura de Noves ; but though he poured forth his tributary odes and sonnetsto her charms,
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