In this response, Longinotti explores the impact of circulation on Petrarch's oeuvre and the transformation of World Literature. Petrarch's Latin epic, Africa, played a fundamental role in his reputation as the first poet laureate despite its limited readership during his lifetime. Longinotti investigates the reception of Africa in Florence and Padua after Petrarch's death, examining how these regions negotiated its publication and Petrarch's legacy. By analysing the dynamics between the competing communities and the circulation of Petrarch's works, Longinotti reconsiders the concepts of literary text and reception, revealing the intricate relationships shaping Petrarch's impact in early modern Italy.