Epistolae metricae
poems by Petrarch
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The Epistolae metricae are a collection of 66 Latin poems in hexameter verse written by Petrarch. These "letters" in verse were part of his extensive literary output, which also included his famous vernacular poems, the Canzoniere, dedicated to his idealized love, Laura. Petrarch, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance, sought to bridge Classical culture with Christian ideals. His work, including the Epistolae metricae, reflects his deep engagement with Classical authors and his humanist philosophy.123
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