Io Temo Si De' Begli Occhi L' Assalto
The poem describes the speaker's emotional turmoil caused by a beautiful woman's eyes, which have assaulted his heart and stirred up intense passion within him. The speaker is overwhelmed by the beauty of her eyes, which he believes are capable of conquering his soul. He feels helpless against their power and is torn between desire and despair.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 195 words
First lines
HE EXCUSES HIMSELF FOR HAVING SO LONG DELAYED TO VISIT HER.
So much I fear to encounter her bright eye.
Alway in which my death and Love reside, That, as a child the rod, its glance I fly, Though long the time has been since first I tried; And ever since, so wearisome or high, No place has been where strong will has not hied, Her shunning, at whose sight my senses die, And, cold as marble, I am laid aside: Wherefore if I return to see you late, Sure 'tis no fault, unworthy of excuse, That from my death awhile I held aloof: At all to turn to what men shun, their fate, And from such fear my harass'd heart to loose, Of its true faith are ample pledge and proof.
MACGREGOR.
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Io Temo Si De' Begli Occhi L' Assalto is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francesco Petrarca, dated 1343 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Philosophical Poetry, Italian Literature
- Length: 195 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal emotion and reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and emotional intensity align with Romantic ideals.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work.
- Philosophical Poetry — Explores deeper themes of love and existence, reflecting philosophical inquiries.
Tags
love · beauty · desire · poetry · Italian literature · Renaissance · emotion · nature · romanticism · lyricism · humanism · sonnet
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