De Gruyter Petrarch and Boccaccio - Mimesis 61 Book

Explore the intellectual revolution of the Italian Renaissance with Petrarch and Boccaccio: The Unity of Knowledge in the Pre-modern World. This scholarly work from the Mimesis series examines the historical, intellectual, and literary roles of these two influential figures. While the Western cultural world was shaped by their contributions, there is a lack of dedicated scholarly analysis regarding their specific impact. This volume brings together internationally renowned scholars to rethink their legacy. The text looks at their work in the context of Dante's encyclopedic model and the rise of a multifaceted culture during the era of Humanism. Readers will gain insight into how Petrarch's lyrical poems and Latin treatises helped define a new era. This book is an essential resource for those studying the transition from the medieval period to the early modern world, providing a deep look at the thinkers who helped build the foundation of Western thought.