Sonnets and Odes by Francesco Petrarca is a stunning collection of poetry that showcases the author's immense talent and passion for writing. These sonnets and odes are beautifully crafted, with each poem capturing a different aspect of love, nature, and the human experience.

Petrarca's use of language is both lyrical and poignant, drawing the reader in with its emotional depth and vivid imagery. His exploration of themes such as unrequited love, longing, and the passage of time resonates deeply with readers, making this collection both timeless and universal.

Overall, Sonnets and Odes is a masterful work that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who has the pleasure of reading it. Petrarca's poetic voice is compelling and evocative, making this collection a must-read for poetry lovers everywhere.

Book Description:
Francesco Petrarca, known in the English speaking world simply as Petrarch, was a 14th-century Italian scholar and poet, who was one of the first to write in Italian as a literary language. Today he is most famous for his sonnets, many of which focus on the superior charms of his innamorata, Laura. John Nott was English physician and classical scholar. In addition to some original works and anthologies of poetry by earlier English authors, he also published translations of classic Latin and Italian texts. Among the latter is this collection of poetry of Petrarch, comprising seventy sonnets and ten odes, which first appeared in 1777. This is a bilingual recording. Each poem will be read first in the original Italian, and then in English translation.

Francesco Petrarca, conosciuto nel mondo di lingua inglese semplicemente come Petrarca, è stato uno studioso e poeta italiano del XIV secolo; fu uno dei primi a utilizzare l’italiano come lingua letteraria. Oggi è famoso soprattutto per i suoi sonetti, molti dei quali sono incentrati sul fascino sublime della sua amata, Laura. John Nott era un medico inglese e studioso di materie classiche Oltre ad alcune opere originali e antologie di poesie di autori inglesi precedenti, ha pubblicato anche traduzioni di testi classici latini e italiani. Tra questi ultimi c'è questa raccolta di poesie di Petrarca, composta da settanta sonetti e dieci odi, apparsa per la prima volta nel 1777. Questa è una registrazione bilingue. Ogni poesia sarà letta prima nell'originale italiano, e poi nella traduzione inglese.