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
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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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