Laura: Or an Anthology of Sonnets offers a rich, multi‑lingual look at Petrarchan poetry and related elegiac verse. This edition gathers English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German works, all original or translated, with scholarly apparatus to guide readers through the era's classic forms.
This volume, second in its series, presents a broad sampling of the Petrarchan model and its many echoes. Along with the poems, you’ll find a preface, critical and biographic notes, and an index, helping readers place the works in a historical and literary context.
- Original and translated pieces across English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
- Scholarly notes and a comprehensive index to aid study and enjoyment.
- A clear focus on the Petrarchan sonnet form and related elegiac pieces.
- Introductory material that frames the material for readers new to the period.
Ideal for fans of classic poetry, literary history, and readers exploring cross‑cultural verse traditions.