Appreciation of nature inspired Petrarch to pioneer a new poetry. All this is genuine modern enjoyment, not a reflection of antiquity.Today's
Petrarch Climbs the Mountain
The ascent of a mountain for its own sake was unheard of, and there could be no thought of the companionship of friends or acquaintances.Modern
Petrarch First Modern Man
Outside the sphere of scientific investigation, there is another way to draw near to nature.Modern Recognition of Scenic Beauty -- Crowning of
Petrarch Introduces Scenic Beauty
This series has four easy five minute installments. This first installment: Poet, Scholar and Mountaineer.The beauty of nature, of natural