Dicesett' Anni Ha Gia Rivolto Il Cielo
The poem describes the poet's lament for his beloved Laura, who has died. He addresses Heaven, asking why it took her away from him and what fault she had that warranted her death. The poet expresses his grief, longing, and sense of loss, remembering their past encounters and the beauty of Laura.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 362 words
First lines
E'EN IN OUR ASHES LIVE OUR WONTED FIRES.
The seventeenth summer now, alas! is gone, And still with ardour unconsumed I glow; Yet find, whene'er myself I seek to know, Amidst the fire a frosty chill come on.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1344 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Sonnet, Meditative Poetry
- Length: 362 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal emotion and reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of passion, longing, and the passage of time align with Romantic ideals.
- Philosophical Poetry — Explores existential themes and the nature of human experience.
- Sonnet — The structure and style resemble traditional sonnet forms, focusing on love and desire.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · Classical Influence · Medieval Inspiration · Romantic Themes · Nature Imagery · Spiritual Longing · Personal Reflections · Emotional Intensity · Lyrical Language
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