Al Cader D' Una Pianta Che Si Svelse

Name: Al Cader D' Una Pianta Che Si Svelse
Author: Francesco Petrarca

The poem describes a plant that awakens and grows, symbolizing the poet's own emotional and spiritual rebirth. The speaker reflects on their past suffering and sorrow, but now feels revitalized and renewed, much like the plant that has awakened from its winter slumber. Through this natural imagery, the poet conveys a sense of hope and transformation.

By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Elegy, Allegorical Poetry · 189 words

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UNDER THE ALLEGORY OF A LAUREL HE AGAIN DEPLORES HER DEATH.

As a fair plant, uprooted by oft blows Of trenchant spade, or which the blast upheaves, Scatters on earth its green and lofty leaves, And its bare roots to the broad sunlight shows; Love such another for my object chose, Of whom for me the Muse a subject weaves, Who in my captured heart her home achieves, As on some wall or tree the ivy grows That living laurel -- where their chosen nest My high thoughts made, where sigh'd mine ardent grief, Yet never stirr'd of its fair boughs a leaf -- To heaven translated, in my heart, her rest, Left deep its roots, whence ever with sad cry I call on her, who ne'er vouchsafes reply.

MACGREGOR.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Francesco Petrarca
Date: 1343 CE
Language: English
Genres: Lyric Poetry, Elegy, Allegorical Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry
Length: 189 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Lyric Poetry — The work expresses deep personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
Elegy — The poem mourns the death of a beloved figure, fitting the themes of loss and lamentation found in elegies.
Allegorical Poetry — The use of allegory, particularly the laurel as a symbol, indicates a deeper meaning beyond the literal.
Romantic Poetry — The themes of love and longing align with the characteristics of Romantic poetry.