This author of "Letter to Posterity" and Familiar Letters wrote an unfinished epic poem whose hero is Scipio Africanus, called Africa.
This author claimed he "possessed a well-balanced rather than a keen intellect" in one work, in which he declared "mere elegance of language can produce at best but an empty renown." In a letter to Cicero, this poet told him "it is your turn to be the listener." This man recounted trying to find an easier path on a trip he took to ascend Mount Ventoux. This author of "Letter to Posterity" and Familiar Letters wrote an unfinished epic poem whose hero is Scipio Africanus, called Africa. He wrote 366 poems addressed to Laura, which are collected in Il Canzoniere. For 10 points, name this 14th-century Italian poet whose namesake sonnet is comprised of an octave and a sestet.
This author claimed he "possessed a well-balanced rather than a keen intellect" in one work, in which he declared "mere elegance of language can produce at best but an empty renown.
Petrarch [accept Francisco Petrarca]