Epic poem in Latin “Africa” (9 books, 1338-1342), glorifying the conquest of Carthage by the Roman commander Scipio. Even before its completion, “Africa” brought Petrarch the glory of a great poet and the crowning of a laurel wreath in Rome on the Capitol, like the great men of antiquity. From this moment on, Petrarch becomes the intellectual leader of the entire cultural world. CONTENTS: Africa (5). ADDITIONS "AFRICA". Per. S.K. Apta (168). Fifth canto (168). Sixth canto (vv. 839-918) (184). Ninth canto (v. 1-210) (186). WORKS RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE POEM “AFRICA” . Per. M.L.Gasparova (192).I. Poems of John Boccatius of Certalda in defense of Petrarch's "Africa", may it be published (192).II. Poems to Petrarch from Colucius Pierius, encouraging him to publish “Africa” in the world (196). III. Letter of objection to Colucius Pierius of Stignano, Chancellor of Florence, that “Africa” should not have been published during the life of Francis Petrarch (202). IV. Colucia Salutati to Franciscus of Brossano Epistle (205). APPENDICES E. G. Rabinovich. About Petrarch’s “Africa” (211). Chronological table of the life and work of Francesco Petrarch. Compiled by M.L. Gasparov (241). NOTES (250). Francesco Petrarca. Africa. Compiled by E.G. Rabinovich (250). Additions (353). Works related to the publication of the poem “Africa”. Compiled by E.G. Rabinovich (355).