Petrarch, the First Modern Scholar and Man of Letters A Selection from His Correspondence with Boccaccio and Other Friends, Designed to Illustrate the Beginnings of the Renaissance

Language: EnglishPublished: April 24, 2015

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Renaissance Italy Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 Correspondence Authors, Italian To 1500 Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern)

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature History - Medieval/The Middle Ages

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In an era marked by the resurgence of classical thought, Francesco Petrarca emerges as a pivotal figure in the evolution of humanist scholarship. "Petrarch, the First Modern Scholar and Man of Letters: A Selection from His Correspondence with Boccaccio and Other Friends, Designed to Illustrate the Beginnings of the Renaissance" captures the essence of this transformative period through intimate letters that reveal Petrarch's reflections on unalienable rights and the pursuit of knowledge. This collection not only highlights his intellectual exchanges with Boccaccio but also serves as a testament to the burgeoning spirit of inquiry that defined the Renaissance. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work offers a profound glimpse into the minds that shaped modern thought and culture.