Petrarch And The Ancient World (1907)

by Pierre de Nolhac

Book Overview

Petrarch And The Ancient World is a book written by Pierre De Nolhac in 1907. The book is an exploration of the life and work of the Italian poet and scholar, Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), known as Petrarch. The author examines Petrarch's fascination with the ancient world, particularly his interest in the works of Cicero, Virgil, and Seneca. De Nolhac argues that Petrarch's engagement with classical literature was not merely an intellectual pursuit...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120018218
• ISBN13: 9781120018212
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"