books.google.com.ph - Although Francesco Petrarca's position as the "father" of Italian Renaissance humanism has long been acknowledged, the specific meanings of his works and his legacy remain matters of controversy. Basic questions about the tension between his devotion to secular pursuits and his respect for religious...http://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Rereading_the_Reinaissance.html?hl=tl&id=zqcho60HmbAC&q=autem&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareRereading the Reinaissance