Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors

Francesco Petrarca's 'Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors' is an illuminating and fascinating insight into the correspondence of the leading learned man of his era. In this work, Petrarch exchanges letters with prominent political, religious, and scholarly figures, sharing opinions and information on a wide range of topics. The letters, translated from Latin and Italian, provide insight into Petrarch's character, attitudes, and experiences. The notes to the letters are detailed and illuminating, providing context and analysis of the correspondence. This is an essential work for scholars of Petrarch and the intellectual history of the Renaissance.