Sicily

Description: Island south of Italy; Robert, King of Sicily, told Petrarch he would more calmly part with the crown than with letters
Coordinates: 37.6, 14

Island south of Italy. Robert, King of Sicily, told Petrarch under oath that letters were far dearer to him than his kingdom.

IV. The Old Testament Surpasses the New in Allegorical Richness — Robert, King of Sicily, said letters are far dearer to him than his kingdom
"Robert, King of Sicily, was so delighted with letters, especially sacred ones, that he said to him under oath"