Vocabulary Entry

petrarch

|noun

noun

Petrarch refers to Petrarch, an Italian poet, scholar, and philosopher from the 14th century, known for his sonnets and contributions to the Renaissance.

Example Sentences

"Petrarch is often called the father of humanism."

"The influence of Petrarch can be seen in the works of many later poets."

"His writings inspired the development of the sonnet form across Europe."