person
Francesco Petrarca
Petrarcha
also: Petrarch, Petrarcha
Francesco Petrarca (1304–1374), Italian poet and humanist; he was historically present at Robert the Wise's court in Naples. In the drama he debates active versus contemplative life with Endre and is sent to Rome to manage papal support for Johanna.
Reading notes
- Andrew of Naples §4 Petrarcha
Francesco Petrarca (1304–1374), the Italian poet and humanist; historically present at the Neapolitan court of Robert the Wise and friendly with Johanna. Madách uses him as a dramatic foil for Endre's anti-sentimentalist philosophy of action.