Era Si Pieno Il Cor DI Maraviglie

Name: Era Si Pieno Il Cor DI Maraviglie
Author: Francesco Petrarca

The poem explores the theme of unrequited love and the speaker's longing for a distant beloved. The title translates to "And was my heart full of marvels," suggesting a sense of wonder and awe that permeates the poem. The speaker describes their heart as being filled with marvels, implying a deep emotional response to the beloved.

By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Narrative Poetry · 2,401 words

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My heart was fill'd with wonder and amaze, As one struck dumb, in silence stands at gaze Expecting counsel, when my friend drew near, And said: "What do you look? why stay you here? What mean you? know you not that I am one Of these, and must attend? pray, let's be gone. " "Dear friend," said I, "consider what desire To learn the rest hath set my heart on fire; My own haste stops me. " "I believe 't," said he, "And I will help; 'tis not forbidden me.

This noble man, on whom the others wait (You see) is Pompey, justly call'd The Great: Cornelia followeth, weeping his hard fate, And Ptolemy's unworthy causeless hate.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Francesco Petrarca
Date: 1344 CE
Language: English
Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Narrative Poetry, Classical Literature, Allegorical Poetry
Length: 2,401 words
Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal emotion and reflection, typical of lyric poetry, focusing on themes of love and desire.
Romanticism — The exploration of intense emotions and the idealization of love aligns with Romantic themes.
Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story through its characters and events, fitting the narrative poetry genre.
Classical Literature — References to historical and mythological figures indicate a connection to classical literary traditions.