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Petrarch
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- Book Synopsis
- Italian poet Francesco Petrarca is widely considered one of the fathers of the modern Italian language. This is the first general account of Petrarch's life and work in English in over thirty years, and considers how his reputation and identity have changed over the centuries. The book examines Petrarch's unrequited love for his poetic muse, Laura, the experiences of his university years, his anti-institutional attitude and his endless focus on himself. Drawing on Petrarch's Italian and Latin writings, this is a revealing portrait of a paradoxical figure: a man of mystique, historical importance and endless fascination.
- About The Author
- Christopher S. Celenza is James B. Knapp Dean of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. His previous books include Machiavelli: A Portrait (2015) and The Intellectual World of the Italian Renaissance (2018).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781789146738
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, (01 September 2022)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 494 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 138 x 22 mm
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