Cavalcanti

Cavalcanti has left a number of love sonnets and canzoni, which were honoured by the praise of Dante.

Their mutual friendship and brotherly rivalry almost recall the loves of Dante and Cavalcanti in an earlier day.

The wonderful tidings roused even Guido Cavalcanti from his melancholy musings among the tombs.

What mercy would you have shown to the daughter of Cavalcanti when she lay in your foul power?

"Antonio Cavalcanti," said the youth, who felt more confidence in the old dame on finding that she was his countrywoman.