In Mezzo DI Duo Amanti Onesta Altera
The poem describes a serene and peaceful landscape where the poet finds himself between two women he loves, one honest and the other deceitful. The honest woman represents virtue and morality, while the deceitful woman embodies passion and desire. The poet is torn between these two opposing forces, unable to choose between them.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 187 words
First lines
LAURA TURNING TO SALUTE HIM, THE SUN, THROUGH JEALOUSY, WITHDREW BEHIND A CLOUD.
'Tween two fond lovers I a lady spied, Virtuous but haughty, and with her that lord, By gods above and men below adored -- The sun on this, myself upon that side -- Soon as she found herself the sphere denied Of her bright friend, on my fond eyes she pour'd A flood of life and joy, which hope restored Less cold to me will be her future pride.
Suddenly changed itself to cordial mirth The jealous fear to which at his first sight So high a rival in my heart gave birth; As suddenly his sad and rueful plight From further scrutiny a small cloud veil'd, So much it ruffled him that then he fail'd.
MACGREGOR.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Allegory, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 187 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal emotions and reflections, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and nature are central, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work.
- Allegory — The interactions between characters symbolize deeper themes of love and jealousy.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poem · Sonnet · 14th Century · Medieval Literature · Courtly Love · Romance · Passion · Desire · Longing · Beauty
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