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A night IN avignon down to the street. Bookshelves and a writing-desk strewn with a lute and writ ings are also on the left; a crimson couch is in the centre; and garlands of myrtle and laurel deck the wine-table.
Gherardo, the monk, is seated by the desk, following with severe looks the steps of petrarca, who is walking feverishly to and fro.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to 14th-century Avignon for a tempestuous night of love, lust, and longing. The renowned poet Petrarca grapples with his unrequited passion for the virtuous Laura, pouring his heart into sonnets that echo throughout the city. However, as the evening unravels, a revelrous gathering led by the vivacious Sancia tempts Petrarca with forbidden pleasures. The author explores the complexities of desire, the clash between spiritual and earthly love, and the nature of beauty and its power over the human heart. The story unfolds amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of Avignon, where conflicting ideologies, from the strictures of the Church to the hedonism of the nobility, collide. Through the interplay of characters representing different perspectives, this book delves into the timeless themes of passion, morality, and the search for fulfillment. Ultimately, the author's insights illuminate the transformative nature of desire and its profound impact on the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334387203_0
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