Letters of Old Age (Rerum Senilium Libri) Volume 1, Books I-IX

The collection features 128 letters from Petrarch's later years, many translated into English for the first time. These letters reveal his insights on key themes of early Italian humanism, particularly through his correspondence with Boccaccio, his most frequent correspondent. The work highlights Petrarch's mature reflections on the literary culture of his time, offering a unique perspective on the intellectual landscape of the era.