Il Successor DI Carlo, Che La Chioma
The poem is a lament for the death of Giovanni Colonna, a noble Roman who was a friend and patron of the poet. The speaker mourns the loss of this great man, remembering his virtues and accomplishments, and lamenting that he will no longer be able to enjoy his company or benefit from his wisdom.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1374 · Genre: Epic Poetry, Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry · 4,012 words
First lines
ON THE MOVEMENT OF THE EMPEROR AGAINST THE INFIDELS, AND THE RETURN OF THE POPE TO ROME.
The high successor of our Charles,[P] whose hair The crown of his great ancestor adorns, Already has ta'en arms, to bruise the horns Of Babylon, and all her name who bear; Christ's holy vicar with the honour'd load Of keys and cloak, returning to his home, Shall see Bologna and our noble Rome, If no ill fortune bar his further road.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1374 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Epic Poetry, Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Political Poetry, Romantic Poetry
- Length: 4,012 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Epic Poetry — The work addresses grand themes such as crusades, divine justice, and historical figures, characteristic of epic poetry.
- Religious Poetry — The text heavily incorporates themes of faith, divine intervention, and the Christian struggle against infidels.
- Lyric Poetry — The personal reflections on love and beauty, particularly in relation to Laura, align with the conventions of lyric poetry.
- Political Poetry — The poem discusses the political implications of the crusade and the role of leaders, reflecting on governance and authority.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Sonnet · Love Poem · Elegy · Lament · Mourning · Grief · Loss · Sorrow · Melancholy · Nostalgia
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