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Solitude is necessary for a life of [[contemplation]], for both saints (such as [[Augustine]] or [[Pope Celestine V]]) and philosophers.<ref name="solitude"/><ref> Zeitlin, p. 42</ref> Petrarch merged the medieval interest in spiritual meditation with [[Cicero]]'s idea of philosophical ''[[otium]]''.<ref name="solitude"/><ref> Zeitlin, pp. 31-32</ref> His idea of a happy life is that of meditative retirement in the peace of the countryside, where it is possible to pursue both literary studies and religious meditation away from the distractions of urban life.<ref name="solitude"/><ref> Zeitlin, pp. 134-137</ref> |
Solitude is necessary for a life of [[contemplation]], for both saints (such as [[Augustine]] or [[Pope Celestine V]]) and philosophers.<ref name="solitude"/><ref> Zeitlin, p. 42</ref> Petrarch merged the medieval interest in spiritual meditation with [[Cicero]]'s idea of philosophical ''[[otium]]''.<ref name="solitude"/><ref> Zeitlin, pp. 31-32</ref> His idea of a happy life is that of meditative retirement in the peace of the countryside, where it is possible to pursue both literary studies and religious meditation away from the distractions of urban life.<ref name="solitude"/><ref> Zeitlin, pp. 134-137</ref> |
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Petrarch divided this work into two books from the beginning. A later translator further broke it down into [[Treatise|tractate]] sections and [[chapter]]s.<ref name="solitude"> [http://www.hermitary.com/solitude/petrarch.html ARTICLES: HOUSE OF SOLITUDE, Petrarch's ''The Life of Solitude''] </ref> |
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Petrarch talks here in this book of needful to those that desire [[Solitude|peace and quiet]]. He talks of ‘’men of learning’’ desiring solitude for [[contemplation]]. <ref> Zeitlin, pp. 105-106 </ref> |
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Revision as of 13:45, 27 October 2011
De Vita solitaria
De vita solitaria ("Of Solitary Life" or "On the Solitary Life"; translated as The Life of Solitude) is a philosophical treatise composed in Latin and written between 1346 and 1356 (mainly in Lent of 1346) by Italian Renaissance humanist Petrarch. It constitutes an apology of solitude and was dedicated to his friend Philippe de Cabassoles.[1][2]
Argument
Solitude is necessary for a life of contemplation, for both saints (such as Augustine or Pope Celestine V) and philosophers.[2][3] Petrarch merged the medieval interest in spiritual meditation with Cicero's idea of philosophical otium.[2][4] His idea of a happy life is that of meditative retirement in the peace of the countryside, where it is possible to pursue both literary studies and religious meditation away from the distractions of urban life.[2][5]
Contents
Petrarch divided this work into two books from the beginning. A later translator further broke it down into tractate sections and chapters.[2]
Samples
BOOK 1
The First Tractate
Chapter 1
Petrarch talks here in this book of needful to those that desire peace and quiet. He talks of ‘’men of learning’’ desiring solitude for contemplation. [6]
Footnotes
Bibliography
- Zeitlin, Jacob (tr.), The Life of Solitude by Petrarch (1924). Urbana: University of Illinois Press. 1978 reprint edition: ISBN 0-88355-594-8.
- Ceruti, Antonio (tr.), Template:It Petrarca, Francesco (1849). La Vita solitaria. Bologna: Presso Gaetano Romagnoli. (Full Italian translation.)
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