Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-04-24 Public domain in the USA. 442 Petrarca, Francesco 1304 1374 Petrarch Petrarca, Franciscus Petrarch, Francesco Petrarcha, Franciscus Robinson, James Harvey 1863 1936 Robinson, J. H. (James Harvey) Rolfe, Henry Winchester 1858 16006108 Petrarch, the First Modern Scholar and Man of Letters A Selection from His Correspondence with Boccaccio and Other Friends, Designed to Illustrate the Beginnings of the Renaissance Produced by Annemie Arnst, Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "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.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Renaissance -- Italy Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Correspondence Authors, Italian -- To 1500 -- Correspondence Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Italy -- Correspondence PQ Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 879777 2025-07-19T13:14:13.453595 text/html 857426 2024-10-24T17:18:37 text/html 702154 2025-07-19T13:14:26.620569 application/epub+zip 713641 2025-07-19T13:14:16.070612 application/epub+zip 406017 2025-07-19T13:14:14.707594 application/epub+zip 964339 2025-07-19T13:14:33.295516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 890866 2025-07-19T13:14:24.962543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 583972 2022-09-22T06:51:22.205622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 694917 2025-07-19T13:14:11.786652 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 674965 2024-10-24T17:18:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19790 2025-07-19T13:14:33.449510 application/rdf+xml 13373 2025-07-19T13:14:14.897588 image/jpeg 2029 2025-07-19T13:14:14.802597 image/jpeg 645455 2025-07-19T13:14:13.522615 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia