Petrarch's Penitential Psalms and Prayers
Francesco Petrarca
Petrarch's Penitential Psalms and Prayers
Francesco Petrarca
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The first English translation of Petrarch’s Psalms and Prayers provides an intimate look at the personal devotions of the “Father of Humanism.”
“An important contribution to Petrarchan studies and to late medieval religious literature in general.” —Christopher Kleinhenz, co-editor of Approaches to Teaching Dante’s “Divine Comedy”
“Both experienced and first-time readers will find the insightful explication of the text and the rich exploration of its cultural echoes in his commentary definitely rewarding.” —Simone Marchesi, co-editor of The “Decameron” Ninth Day in Perspective
"Demetrio S. Yocum's Petrarch’s Penitential Psalms and Prayers is a deeply learned, richly detailed and much needed translation of Petrarch's seven psalms and ten prayers. Sensitive to religious doctrine and Petrarch's humanist inclinations, Yocum displays a complete mastery of his subject. A superb book." —William P. Caferro, author of Petrarch's War
Francesco Petrarca (1304–1374) was a scholar and poet of early Renaissance Italy. He is widely recognized as the "Father of Humanism" as he laid the foundation for Renaissance humanism, emphasizing the study of authors and thinkers from classical antiquity through the Middle Ages.
Demetrio S. Yocum is senior research associate for the Notre Dame Center for Italian Studies. His most recent publications include his monograph Petrarch’s Humanist Writing and Carthusian Monasticism, his co-edited volume At the Heart of Liturgy, and his translation Mary of Magdala: Revisiting the Sources.