Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors by Francesco Petrarca

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Author Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374
Translator Cosenza, Mario Emilio, 1880-1966
Title Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors" by Francesco Petrarca is a collection of correspondence written in the 14th century. This work encompasses a series of letters addressed to notable ancient thinkers such as Cicero, Seneca, and Vergil, reflecting Petrarch’s introspective and critical engagement with their ideas and lives. The central theme revolves around Petrarch's admiration for these classical figures while also addressing their flaws and the state of society during his own time, thus bridging the gap between the ancient and the Renaissance world. At the start of the collection, Petrarch introduces his letters with a preface discussing his extensive correspondence throughout his life. He expresses a deep connection with Cicero, especially upon discovering Cicero’s letters, which inspired him to write with a sense of familiarity despite the time gap. Petrarch critiqued Cicero's choices and life decisions, lamenting his involvement in political strife and suggesting that a philosopher's later years should be dedicated to reflection and peace rather than public quarrels. This sets the stage for a series of letters where Petrarch wields both admiration and critique, revealing not only his intellectual reverence for these classical authors but also his desire for moral reflection in their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 -- Correspondence
Subject Poets, Latin -- Correspondence
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