Posterity: Inventing Tradition from Petrarch to Gramsci: by Rocco Rubini, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Press, 2022, xiv + 346 pp., $45.00/£39.43 (cloth).

The book review discusses Rocco Rubini's work "Posterity: Inventing Tradition from Petrarch to Gramsci," which challenges previous assessments of Petrarch's philosophical contributions. Rubini argues that Petrarch's meticulous planning for his posthumous reception reveals a deeper philosophy of legacy within Italian Humanism. The review explores Rubini's examination of Italian intellectual history, highlighting the connections between Petrarch and De Sanctis, as well as the broader implications for understanding Italy's cultural legacy. Rubini's analysis delves into the complexities of Italian intellectual traditions, emphasizing the importance of reevaluating the nation's literary and philosophical heritage. [Extracted from the article]