Laura De Noves / Larmessin
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Laura De Noves / Larmessin
LAURA DE NOVES or DE SADE beloved by Petrarch
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1308 1348 Beloved Larmessin Laura Noves Petrarch Sade
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1. Title: "Laura De Noves, or Larmassin: The Enigmatic Beloved of Petrarch" Laura De Noves, also known as Laura Larmassin, was a woman of enigmatic beauty and charm who lived in Avignon, France, during the 14th century. Her story is one of love, tragedy, and enduring passion, immortalized in the poetry of the great Italian poet, Petrarch. Born in 1308, Laura was the daughter of a wealthy and influential family in Avignon. Her beauty was renowned throughout the region, and she was the subject of many a poet's verse. Among them was the famous Italian poet, Francesco Petrarch, who fell deeply in love with her from afar. Despite never having met Laura in person, Petrarch's love for her was all-consuming. He wrote sonnets and letters to her, expressing his deepest emotions and longing. Laura, however, was already married to a man named Hugues de Sade, a nobleman from Provence. The tragic tale of their love unfolded in the following years. Laura's husband, Hugues, died in 1348 during the Black Death epidemic. Petrarch, who was then in Avignon, was devastated by the news and rushed to the city to pay his respects to Laura. He hoped to finally meet the woman he had loved for so long, but by the time he arrived, Laura had already died of the plague. Petrarch was heartbroken, and his grief was reflected in his poetry. He wrote of his love for Laura, immortalizing her in his verses and cementing her place in literary history. The legend of Laura De Noves, or Larmassin, as she was also known, continues to captivate and inspire poets and artists to this day. This evocative image of Laura De Noves, or Larmassin, captures the enigmatic beauty and charm of the woman who so captivated Petrarch's heart. Her haunting gaze and delicate features draw us in, transporting us back to the 14th century and the world of Petrarch's enduring love.
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