"Petrarch, the first modern scientist and man of letters. Selected letters to Boccaccio and other friends that reveal the beginning of the Renaissance" is a book that collects the most vivid letters of the famous Italian poet and humanist Francesco Petrarch. In this book, the reader will be able to delve into the world of Petrarch's correspondence with his and their friends, which reflects the inner feelings, thoughts and observations of the great artist and philosopher. The letters help to better understand Petrarch's personality, his literary preferences and inner struggles. This book is not only a source of historical and cultural significance, but also an excellent tool for those interested in the development of literature and spiritual life in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance."