Petrarch's Secret; or, the Soul's Conflict with Passion

INTRODUCTION

Most modern writers on Petrarch agree in stating that of all his works the Dialogues which he calls _Secretum meum_ are the one which throws most light upon the man himself.

Yet no English translation has hitherto been published. A French version by M. Victor Develay was issued a few years ago, and received the recognition of the French Academy; and, considering t...