I Begli Occhi, Ond' I' Fui Percosso in Guisa
The poem describes the speaker's encounter with a woman who has captivated him with her beautiful eyes. He recounts how he was struck by her gaze and became enamored, comparing himself to a ship lost at sea or a bird caught in a trap. The speaker laments his fate, acknowledging that he is now a slave to love, unable to escape the woman's charms.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 349 words
First lines
HE IS NEVER WEARY OF PRAISING THE EYES OF LAURA.
The bright eyes which so struck my fenceless side / That they alone which harm'd can heal the smart / Beyond or power of herbs or magic art, / Or stone which oceans from our shores divide, / The chance of other love have so denied / That one sweet thought alone contents my heart, / From following which if ne'er my tongue depart, / Pity the guided though you blame the guide.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Elegy, Pastoral
- Length: 349 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal expression and emotional depth, focusing on the beauty of Laura's eyes and the speaker's feelings.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, beauty, and the idealization of the beloved align with Romantic ideals.
- Sonnet — The structure and style reflect the conventions of sonnet writing, typical of Petrarch's work.
- Elegy — The tone conveys a sense of longing and lamentation, common in elegiac poetry.
Tags
love · poetry · Italian literature · Renaissance · lyric poetry · emotion · beauty · nature · desire · suffering · romanticism · human experience
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