Io Son Dell' Aspectar Omai Si Vinto
The poem describes the poet's inner turmoil and struggle to reconcile his earthly desires with his spiritual aspirations. He laments his past mistakes and indulgences, acknowledging that he has been defeated by his own passions. The speaker expresses a sense of disillusionment and despair, feeling trapped in a cycle of sin and guilt. Despite this, he holds onto the hope of redemption and salvation, seeking to transcend his earthly nature and attain spiritual enlightenment.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 192 words
First lines
HAVING ONCE SURRENDERED HIMSELF, HE IS COMPELLED EVER TO ENDURE THE PANGS OF LOVE.
Weary with expectation's endless round, And overcome in this long war of sighs, I hold desires in hate and hopes despise, And every tie wherewith my breast is bound; But the bright face which in my heart profound Is stamp'd, and seen where'er I turn mine eyes, Compels me where, against my will, arise The same sharp pains that first my ruin crown'd.
Then was my error when the old way quite Of liberty was bann'd and barr'd to me: He follows ill who pleases but his sight: To its own harm my soul ran wild and free, Now doom'd at others' will to wait and wend; Because that once it ventured to offend.
MACGREGOR.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Sonnet, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 192 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses deep personal emotions and reflections on love, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of unrequited love and emotional turmoil align with the ideals of Romanticism.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of desire, freedom, and suffering reflects philosophical inquiries.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it may be part of a sonnet sequence, typical of Petrarch's work.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Sonnets · Philosophical Themes · Medieval Influences · Classical Allusions · Spiritual Quest · Personal Reflections · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Allegory · Autobiographical Elements
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