Distance and Solitude (DI Pensier in Pensier, DI
The book is a collection of sonnets and other poems written by Petrarch in the 14th century. It explores themes of love, nature, solitude, and spirituality. The title refers to the idea that one can find peace and wisdom through introspection and contemplation.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1342 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral · 879 words
First lines
From hill to hill I roam, from thought to thought, With Love my guide; the beaten path I fly, For there in vain the tranquil life is sought: If 'mid the waste well forth a lonely rill, Or deep embosom'd a low valley lie, In its calm shade my trembling heart's still; And there, if Love so will, I smile, or weep, or fondly hope, or fear.
While on my varying brow, that speaks the soul, The wild emotions roll, Now dark, now bright, as shifting skies appear; That whosoe'er has proved the lover's state Would say, He feels the flame, nor knows his future fate.
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Distance and Solitude (DI Pensier in Pensier, DI Monte in Monte) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francesco Petrarca, dated 1342 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1342 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral, Philosophical, Medieval
- Length: 879 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse, with a focus on meter, rhyme, and lyrical expression.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love, longing, and emotional turmoil related to a beloved.
- Pastoral — The setting often includes natural landscapes such as hills, valleys, and forests, emphasizing a connection with nature.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep thoughts and reflections on life, love, and existence.
Tags
distance · solitude · reflection · nature · philosophy · poetry · meditation · loneliness · introspection · human experience · emotions · existentialism
More by Francesco Petrarca
- Fifteen sonnets of Petrarch (1350)
- Voi, Ch' Ascoltate in Rime Sparse Il Suono (1343)
- Per Far Una Leggiadra Sua Vendetta (1343)
- Era 'L Giorno Ch' Al Sol Si Scoloraro (1343)
- Quel Ch' Infinita Providenza Ed Arte (1343)
- Quand' Io Movo I Sospiri a Chiamar Voi (1344)
- Si Traviato E 'L Folle Mio Desio (1343)
- La Gola E 'L Sonno E L' Oziose Piume (1344)
- All works by Francesco Petrarca