Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches

Petrarch's Letters to Classical Authors

Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374; Cosenza, Mario Emilio, 1880-1966 [Translator]· 2 chapters· 40,183 words

protection of the Roman people to such an extent that Octavius is to be implored for the safety of any citizen whatsoever, much less, then, for that of the liberators of the entire world.... And can you, Cicero, who confess that Octavius has this power, can you still remain hi...

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1. part I do not believe that all the gods have abandoned their

protection of the Roman people to such an extent that Octavius is to be implored for the safety of any citizen whatsoever, much less, then, for that of the liberators of the ent...

2. letter I received was couched, a speech which I use daily, but which

But after all, why should I dignify my talk with both of you by giving it the name conversation? Our very best must appear to you mere prattle and chattering. Ye are unapproacha...