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

The collection features 128 letters from Petrarch's later years, many newly translated into English. These letters showcase his reflections on key themes of early Italian humanism, particularly in his correspondence with Boccaccio, his most frequent correspondent. Through their exchanges, readers gain insight into the literary culture of their time and Petrarch's mature perspectives on significant issues.