L' Alto E Novo Miracol Ch' a DI Nostri
The poem describes the miraculous event of the Virgin Mary's ascension into heaven, witnessed by the apostles and other followers of Christ. The narrator expresses awe and reverence for the miracle, describing the scene in vivid detail, from the angels' singing to the Virgin's radiant beauty. The poem also touches on the theme of mortality, as the narrator reflects on the transience of human life and the promise of eternal salvation through faith.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1374 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 189 words
First lines
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO DESCRIBE HER EXCELLENCES.
The wonder, high and new, that, in our days, Dawn'd on the world, yet would not there remain, Which heaven but show'd to us to snatch again Better to blazon its own starry ways; That to far times I her should paint and praise Love wills, who prompted first my passionate strain; But now wit, leisure, pen, page, ink in vain To the fond task a thousand times he sways.
My slow rhymes struggle not to life the while; I feel it, and whoe'er to-day below, Or speak or write of love will prove it so.
Who justly deems the truth beyond all style, Here silent let him muse, and sighing say, Blessed the eyes who saw her living day!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1374 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Religious Poetry, Sonnet
- Length: 189 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal expression of emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love and admiration for beauty align with romantic ideals.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of truth and existence reflects philosophical themes.
- Religious Poetry — References to heaven and divine inspiration suggest a spiritual dimension.
Tags
Italian literature · Renaissance · poetry · humanism · lyric poetry · love · nature · philosophy · spirituality · classical influence · metaphor · allegory
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