Petrarch lists avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride as enemies that keep peace away, and he wishes he could have been born in a different age. He contrasts the practical desires of the aged with the dazzling cravings of youthful impetuosity, and he reflects on love, reputation, and the longing to recover health when illness strikes.
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Petrarch was a philosopher from the Republic of Florence, best known for Rime.
Quick Facts About Petrarch
Born
July 19, 1304
Died
July 18, 1374
Nationality
Republic of Florence
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
Rime
Known for
Africa, De viris illustribus, Il Canzoniere, Epistolae familiares, Secretum
About Petrarch
Francis Petrarch was an Italian scholar and poet of the early Italian Renaissance, as well as one of the earliest Renaissance humanists.
