Francesco Petrarch(1304-74)彼特拉克 (2-1-4) Italian poet and scholar, famous forfor his sonnets 十四行诗), which quickly influenced poets writing in other European languages. In his extensive letters and essays on relgious, philosophical and political subjects frequently expressed a humanistic point of view. He was called " the father of humanity”Francesco Petrarch （1304-74）彼特拉克 （2-1-4） Italian poet and scholar, famous for for his sonnets (十四行诗), which quickly influenced poets writing in other European languages. In his extensive letters and essays on religious, philosophical and political subjects frequently expressed a humanistic point of view. He was called “the father of humanity