He Consoles himself with the Thought that he wil
The poem "He Consoles himself with the Thought that he will be Envied by Posterity" by Francesco Petrarca is a sonnet written in Italian. It explores themes of fame, mortality, and the desire for immortality through artistic achievement. The speaker reflects on his own legacy and how future generations may view him as an artist.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1342 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Classical Literature · 374 words
First lines
Sweet scorn, sweet anger, and sweet misery, / Forgiveness sweet, sweet burden, and sweet ill; / Sweet accents that mine ear so sweetly thrill, / That sweetly bland, now sweetly fierce can be.
Mourn not, my soul, but suffer silently; / And those embitter'd sweets thy cup that fill / With the sweet honour blend of loving still / Her whom I told: "Thou only pleasest me. " / Hereafter, moved with envy, some may say: / "For that high-boasted beauty of his day / Enough the bard has borne! " then heave a sigh.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1342 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Classical Literature, Philosophical Literature
- Length: 374 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse, with a focus on meter, rhyme, and lyrical expression.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, admiration, and the emotional experiences associated with them.
- Classical Literature — The style and themes are characteristic of classical literary traditions, reflecting the period's cultural and artistic values.
- Philosophical Literature — The text explores deep emotional and existential themes, contemplating the nature of love and human experience.
Tags
envy · posterity · self-reflection · literature · philosophy · human emotion · mortality · legacy · introspection · existentialism · time · fame
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