Plundering the Egyptians: Petrarch and Augustine's 'De doctrina christiana'

Explores Petrarca's use of Augustine's writings to justify the reading of pagan poetry.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Carol Everhart Quillen
Published: S.n., s.l., 1995
Pages:153-171
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Doctrinal works > De doctrina christiana > Topics > Influence
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > [Pétrarque (Francesco Petrarca, 1304-1374)]
Parent Work: Reading and Wisdom: the 'De doctrina christiana' of Augustine in the Middle Ages.
Status:Active
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Summary:Explores Petrarca's use of Augustine's writings to justify the reading of pagan poetry.

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