Essays on Petrarch is a book written by Ugo Foscolo and originally published in 1823. The book is a collection of essays that explore the life and works of the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, commonly known as Petrarch. Foscolo, an Italian writer and poet himself, provides insight into Petrarch's poetry, philosophy, and influence on Italian literature. The essays cover a range of topics, including Petrarch's love for Laura, his humanist ideals, and...