Petrarch and the Ancient World is a book written by Pierre de Nolhac in 1907. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the Italian poet and scholar Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch). It explores Petrarch's fascination with the ancient world and how it influenced his literary and intellectual pursuits.The book delves into Petrarch's early life and education, his travels to Rome and other ancient sites, and his extensive writings on classical...