Petrarch's Letters To Classical Authors (1910)

Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors is a collection of letters written by the Italian poet and scholar Francesco Petrarch to various ancient Greek and Roman writers. The book was first published in 1910 and includes translations of Petrarch's letters to authors such as Cicero, Virgil, and Homer. In these letters, Petrarch discusses his admiration for these writers and their works, as well as his own thoughts on literature, philosophy, and the human condition. The book provides insight into Petrarch's intellectual and literary interests, as well as his engagement with the classical tradition. It is a valuable resource for scholars of Renaissance literature and intellectual history, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.