Petrarch books in order
Italian scholar and poet
- Lived
- 1304–1374
- Country
- Republic of Florence
- Books
- 8
Petrarch published 6 novels and 2 poetry collections, beginning with Epistolae Familiares (1325). The best-known is Africa (1339).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Petrarch
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Africa
Petrarch's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Epistolae Familiares (1325)
De Viris Illustribus (1337)
Chiare, Fresche Et Dolci Acque (1340)
Bucolicum Carmen (1346)
De Remediis Utriusque Fortunae (1360)
Liber Sine Nomine (1400)
Poetry in order
Africa (1339)
Triumphs (1962)
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About Petrarch
Francis Petrarch was an Italian scholar and poet of the early Italian Renaissance, as well as one of the earliest Renaissance humanists.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Petrarch FAQ
- How many books has Petrarch written?
- Petrarch published 6 novels and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Petrarch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Africa.
- What is Petrarch's last book?
- De Remediis Utriusque Fortunae (1360).
- What is Petrarch's most famous book?
- Africa (1339) is Petrarch's most widely read book.
- Can I read Petrarch's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Petrarch are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.