 The early humanists did not have as romanticized a view of the superiority and glory of ancient societies, like later humanists such as Petrarch, as their works predominantly attempted to evoke the emotions and thoughts of ancient society.This is especially seen in Mussato's tragic play, "Ecerinis", based on the Senecan tragedy.Overall, Lovati and Mussato contribute to features of later humanism, such as