Essays On Petrarch (1823)

By Ugo Foscolo and Barbarina Brand

Book Overview

Essays on Petrarch is a book written by Ugo Foscolo and originally published in 1823. The book is a collection of essays that explore the life and works of the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, commonly known as Petrarch. Foscolo, an Italian writer and poet himself, provides insight into Petrarch's poetry, philosophy, and influence on Italian literature. The essays cover a range of topics, including Petrarch's love for Laura, his humanist ideals, and his impact on the Renaissance. Foscolo also analyzes Petrarch's language and style, and discusses his legacy and relevance in modern times. The book is considered a classic work of literary criticism and a valuable resource for scholars of Italian literature and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436838231
• ISBN13: 9781436838238
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"