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by: Francesco Petrarch
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781843910268
ISBN: 1843910268
Label: Hesperus Press
Manufacturer: Hesperus Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: October 01, 2002
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Sales Rank: 837176
Studio: Hesperus Press
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Written by one of the greatest poets of all time, My Secret Book, now in its first English translation, is a profound and deeply personal account of inner suffering and mental anguish. Deeply troubled by his struggle—and failure—to achieve spiritual perfection, Petrarch, considered the forefather of Italian humanism, sought catharsis in the writing of a “secret book.” Only here could he pour out his innermost thoughts, frustrations, and desires. Written in the form of a dialogue between himself and St. Augustine, the book wrestles with the universal themes of suffering, desire, fear, and joy. The result is a rare insight into Petrarch’s life and thought and a remarkable early example of self-revelation and autobiography.
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Rating: - Intimate to say the least
Petrarch's Secret book is so intimate that it makes you want to blush. As a conversation between the author and Saint Augustine relating to religion, humanity and art, it is an immense success. Just as Dante had Virgil, Petrarch had Saint Augustine and this is a good thing. Petrarch's insight into his own weaknesses and those of society are enlightening. In addition, the book is short and fast- easy reading to delve into the human soul.
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