How the work of Petrarch has an impact on you? Any other aspect of the experience of reading the work that
stood out to you. How it compares to Montaigne? What is the primary message of the work? How do it reflect
the time in which it was written and/or how it relates to modern society?

 

Petrarch was a devoted classical scholar who is considered the "Father of Humanism," A work that values each and every human being a philosophy that helped spark the Renaissance a rediscover phenomena. Compares to Montaigne that more focused on intellectual insight. His massive volume Essais contains some of the most influential essays ever written. Petrarch's writing includes well-known odes to Laura, his idealized love. His writing was also used to shape the modern Italian language. Believed that humanity could once more reach the heights of past accomplishments through studying the ancient literature. The work resembles humanity and importance of the belief of individuals through past and present situations that can lead to a more better foundations of the future. The importance of the work that reflect to the reality and understanding of the facts, belifs, traditions, and cultures of every individuals in engaging development. Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. Molds to enhance and developed in the modern society by the innovation of technologies and discoveries of new techniques.