L' Aura Celeste Che 'N Quel Verde Lauro
The poem describes the beauty of a beloved woman, focusing on her celestial aura and the green laurel that crowns her head. The speaker praises her beauty, comparing it to the sun and the stars, and expresses his desire to be near her. Throughout the poem, the speaker's tone is one of admiration and reverence, emphasizing the beloved's otherworldly qualities.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 176 words
First lines
HER HAIR AND EYES.
The heavenly airs from yon green laurel roll'd, Where Love to Phoebus whilom dealt his stroke, Where on my neck was placed so sweet a yoke, That freedom thence I hope not to behold, O'er me prevail, as o'er that Arab old Medusa, when she changed him to an oak; Nor ever can the fairy knot be broke Whose light outshines the sun, not merely gold; I mean of those bright locks the curled snare Which folds and fastens with so sweet a grace My soul, whose humbleness defends alone.
Her mere shade freezes with a cold despair My heart, and tinges with pale fear my face; And oh! her eyes have power to make me stone.
MACGREGOR.
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L' Aura Celeste Che 'N Quel Verde Lauro 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, Allegory, Pastoral
- Length: 176 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal expression and emotional depth, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and nature align with the Romantic movement's focus on individual emotion and the sublime.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work, emphasizing love and beauty.
- Allegory — The imagery and references to mythological figures suggest deeper meanings and moral lessons.
Tags
Italian literature · Renaissance · poetry · lyric poetry · nature · love · beauty · spirituality · humanism · metaphor · symbolism · emotion
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