The Essential Petrarch

Name: The Essential Petrarch
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781603842884
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The Essential Petrarch offers a curated collection of writings by Petrarch, the revered father of humanism. This edition includes selections from his Latin and Italian texts, featuring significant letters and a verse epistle, all chosen to represent the breadth of his literary art without overwhelming the reader. The clear and coherent introduction presents Petrarch's ideas accessibly, avoiding didacticism, while the editor's judicious approach omits overly ponderous works to maintain engagement.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This collection is ideal for students and enthusiasts of Renaissance literature, humanist philosophy, and Italian culture seeking a clear and measured introduction to Petrarch's writings. Its balance of scholarly rigour and readability also makes it suitable for general readers interested in the origins of humanism and classical literary traditions.

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A judicious selection of the varied writings of the great humanist, translated from both Latin and Italian. The introduction is admirably structured, clear and coherent, and presents Petrarch to the reader without didacticism or oversimplification.

It is valuable to have some of his most important letters, including a verse epistle. Hainsworth has a light editorial touch and has deliberately omitted some of the more ponderous works.

All in all, a luminous portrait of the 'father of humanism'.

The Essential Petrarch offers readers an insightful collection of Petrarch's works, with a commendable introduction by David Marsh from Rutgers.

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Critics praise Hainsworth's translations for their accuracy and vitality, capturing both the imagery and spirit of Petrarch’s work with elegance and precision. The introduction and accompanying notes provide insightful guidance and cross-references, making the book approachable yet scholarly. Reviewers highlight the book's thoughtful organisation and the translator’s light editorial touch, describing it as a profound yet accessible portrait of Petrarch’s complex legacy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603842884

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited and translated by Peter Hainsworth

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 286

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About the Author

Peter Hainsworth is Emeritus Fellow and Professor of Italian, Oxford University.

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