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Francesco Petrarca

    July 19, 1304 – July 18, 1374

    Francesco Petrarca, known in English as Petrarch, was an Italian scholar, poet, and an early Renaissance humanist. He is often called the 'father of humanism.' Petrarch's works served as a model for the modern Italian language, and his sonnets became a standard for lyrical poems across Europe during the Renaissance. He is also recognized for being among the first to label the Middle Ages the 'Dark Ages.'

    Francesco Petrarca
    My Secret Book
    Petrarch's Canzoniere
    Lyric Poems
    The Essential Petrarch
    Letters of Old Age (Rerum Senilium Libri) Volume 1, Books I-IX
    Invectives
    • 2024
    • 2023

      This collection of translations offers readers a chance to experience the poetic genius of two of Italy's most celebrated literary figures, Petrarch and Metastasio. Le Mesurier's faithful and evocative renderings capture the beauty and passion of these timeless works, making them accessible to English-speaking audiences. A must-read for anyone with an appreciation for great literature.

      Translations Chiefly From the Italian of Petrarch and Metastasio
    • 2023

      This book is a historical account written by Francesco Petrarca. He recounts the life of Julius Caesar and provides insight into his military campaigns and political endeavors. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and military strategy.

      Francisci Petrarchae Historia Iulii Caesaris
    • 2022
    • 2022

      Epistolæ De Rebus Familiaribus Et Variæ

      • 672 pages
      • 24 hours of reading

      Questa raccolta di lettere di Petrarca offre al lettore una preziosa finestra sulla vita e la personalità del poeta fiorentino. Le lettere, indirizzate ai suoi amici e patroni, rappresentano un quadro dettagliato della cultura del XIV secolo, delle relazioni sociali e dei costumi dell'epoca. Un'opera che offre anche spunti interessanti per la comprensione della storia della lingua italiana.

      Epistolæ De Rebus Familiaribus Et Variæ
    • 2022

      Trionfi

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Trionfi
    • 2022