9781330912201 - Petrarch, the First Modern Scholar and Man of Letters: A Selection From His Correspondence With Boccaccio and Other Friends, Designed to Illustrate ... Latin, Toget... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the life and work of Petrarch, a 14th-century Italian scholar and poet. The author presents Petrarch as a pivotal figure in the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, a period of intellectual and cultural rebirth in Europe. The book explores Petrarch's role in the revival of classical learning, his humanist approach to education, and his influence on the development of modern literature. The author delves into Petrarch's personal life, examining his struggles, aspirations, and the profound impact he had on shaping the intellectual landscape of his time. Through a close analysis of Petrarch's writings, including his famous love sonnets, the author sheds light on the complex and multifaceted nature of this literary giant. The book highlights Petrarch's significance as a pioneer of humanism, whose ideas and writings continue to resonate in contemporary thought and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.