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100 1 _aPetrarca, Francesco,
_d1304-1374
245 1 0 _aPetrarch, the First Modern Scholar and Man of Letters :
_bA Selection from His Correspondence with Boccaccio and Other Friends, Designed to Illustrate the Beginnings of the Renaissance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-04-24
508 _aProduced by Annemie Arnst, Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Petrarch, the First Modern Scholar and Man of Letters" by Francesco Petrarca is an historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a selection of Petrarch's correspondence with notable contemporaries, particularly Boccaccio, aimed at illustrating the beginnings of the Renaissance. The book delves into Petrarch's impact as a scholar, poet, and his crucial role in the revival of classical literature, contextualizing his life within the cultural shifts of his time." "The opening of the book establishes the historical significance of Petrarch as a figure bridging the Medieval and Renaissance eras. It introduces his correspondence with fellow scholars, emphasizing the role of his letters in reflecting the intellectual struggles and cultural transformations of the 14th century. The text also highlights the personal aspects of Petrarch's life, showcasing his relationships, his contemplations on goals of scholarship, and the broader historical context of cultural awakening that he represents. This foundational narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his influence and legacy in subsequent chapters." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRenaissance -- Italy
653 _aPetrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Correspondence
653 _aAuthors, Italian -- To 1500 -- Correspondence
653 _aAuthors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Italy -- Correspondence
700 1 _aRobinson, James Harvey,
_d1863-1936
700 1 _aRolfe, Henry Winchester,
_d1858-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48776
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