Da' Piu Begli Occhi E Dal Piu Chiaro Viso
The poem describes the beloved's eyes and face, which are more beautiful than any other. The speaker praises their brightness, comparing them to the sun, and notes that they have the power to heal and bring joy. The final lines express the speaker's longing to be with the beloved again.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Religious Poetry · 363 words
First lines
HIS ONLY COMFORT IS THE EXPECTATION OF MEETING HER AGAIN IN HEAVEN.
The brightest eyes, the most resplendent face That ever shone; and the most radiant hair, With which nor gold nor sunbeam could compare; The sweetest accent, and a smile all grace; Hands, arms, that would e'en motionless abase Those who to Love the most rebellious were; Fine, nimble feet; a form that would appear Like that of her who first did Eden trace; These fann'd life's spark: now heaven, and all its choir Of angel hosts those kindred charms admire; While lone and darkling I on earth remain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Religious Poetry, Sonnet, Elegy
- Length: 363 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 emotion and reflection, typical of lyric poetry, focusing on love and longing.
- Romanticism — Themes of idealized love and beauty align with Romantic ideals, emphasizing emotional depth and individual experience.
- Religious Poetry — The expectation of meeting in heaven introduces spiritual themes, reflecting a connection between love and the divine.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it may be part of a sonnet sequence, common in Petrarchan poetry.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · Classical Italian · Romanticism · Beauty Description · Nature Imagery · Metaphorical Language · Courtly Love · Petrarchan Sonnets · Lyrical Poetry
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