The Wisdom of the Renaissance

by Michael K. Kellogg

Book Overview

This engaging survey of important works spanning the lives of Petrarch (1304-1374) to Shakespeare (1564-1616) reveals the depth of thought and the diversity of expression that characterized the Renaissance. The author examines poetry, philosophical treatises, essays, letters, novels, comedies, and dramas, documenting the unique array of evolving concerns that drove the Renaissance search for wisdom.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1633885186
• ISBN13: 9781633885189
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 8.9"