Amor Che 'Ncende 'L Cor D' Ardente Zelo
The poem describes the intense passion and longing of the speaker's heart, which burns with ardent zeal. The speaker's love is so strong that it cannot be concealed, and they are willing to endure any suffering for the sake of their beloved. The poem explores the themes of love, desire, and the intensity of human emotion.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 369 words
First lines
LOVE AND JEALOUSY.
'Tis Love's caprice to freeze the bosom now With bolts of ice, with shafts of flame now burn; And which his lighter pang, I scarce discern -- Or hope or fear, or whelming fire or snow.
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Amor Che 'Ncende 'L Cor D' Ardente Zelo is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francesco Petrarca, dated 1343 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Philosophical Poetry, Italian Literature
- Length: 369 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal expression of emotions, particularly love and jealousy, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of intense emotion and individual experience align with the Romantic genre.
- Sonnet — The structure and thematic focus on love suggest it fits within the sonnet form, which Petrarca is known for.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of love's complexities and emotional dualities reflects philosophical themes.
Tags
love · passion · desire · poetry · Italian literature · Renaissance · emotion · heart · zeal · romanticism · lyricism · spirituality
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