Francesco Petrarch , J. G. Nichols (Translator)
Secretum
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847494689
- author:
- Francesco Petrarch , J. G. Nichols (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Written as a personal and philosophical conversation with St Augustine, Francesco Petrarch's Secretum is a deeply introspective work that explores his spiritual crisis and quest for knowledge.
This 128-page paperback edition brings together Petrarch's most intimate thoughts and emotions, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of one of Italy's greatest writers. A pioneering example of the autobiographical genre, Secretum remains a fascinating and thought-provoking read to this day.