Io Son Si Stanco Sotto 'L Fascio Antico
The poem describes the speaker's exhaustion and desperation under the weight of their own desires and passions, which are likened to an ancient burden. The speaker feels overwhelmed by their emotions and longs for relief from the torment that afflicts them.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Meditative Literature · 376 words
First lines
HE CONFESSES HIS ERRORS, AND THROWS HIMSELF ON THE MERCY OF GOD.
Evil by custom, as by nature frail, I am so wearied with the long disgrace, That much I dread my fainting in the race Should let th' original enemy prevail.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Meditative Literature, Philosophical Poetry, Romantic Poetry
- Length: 376 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work expresses deep spiritual themes, reflecting on sin, redemption, and the mercy of God.
- Lyric Poetry — The personal and emotional nature of the verses aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry, focusing on the poet's feelings and thoughts.
- Meditative Literature — The contemplative tone and introspective nature of the text suggest a genre focused on meditation and self-reflection.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of existential themes and the nature of good and evil indicates a philosophical approach to the subject matter.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Sonnet Collection · Classical Influence · Medieval Inspiration · Love Poems · Philosophical Themes · Spiritual Quest · Autobiographical Elements · Lyrical Style · Symbolism · Allegory
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