Petrarchan sonnet

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Etymology

Named after Italian scholar, poet and humanist Francesco Petrarca (1304–1374), who did not invent but made large use of this form in his authorship.

Noun

Petrarchan sonnet (plural Petrarchan sonnets)

  1. (poetry) A sonnet comprising an octave and a closing sestet, following the rhyme scheme of either abba abba cde cde or abba abba cd cd cd or abba abba cce dde or abba abba cdd cee.
    Synonym: Italian sonnet

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