L' Aura Soave Ch' Al Sol Spiega E Vibra
The poem describes the beauty of a beloved woman, comparing her to the sun and its effects on nature. The speaker is enchanted by her aura, which illuminates and brings joy to all around her. He praises her beauty, saying it surpasses that of the sun, and that even the gods are envious of her charms.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 353 words
First lines
HIS HEART LIES TANGLED IN HER HAIR.
The pleasant gale, that to the sun unplaits And spreads the gold Love's fingers weave, and braid O'er her fine eyes, and all around her head, Fetters my heart, the wishful sigh creates: No nerve but thrills, no artery but beats, Approaching my fair arbiter with dread, Who in her doubtful scale hath ofttimes weigh'd Whether or death or life on me awaits; Beholding, too, those eyes their fires display, And on those shoulders shine such wreaths of hair, Whose witching tangles my poor heart ensnare.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1344 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Imagery, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 353 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal emotion and expression, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and nature align with the ideals of Romanticism.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work.
- Imagery — Rich visual descriptions create vivid imagery, enhancing emotional impact.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poem · Sonnet · 14th Century · Classical Influence · Nature Imagery · Sun Symbolism · Light Motif · Beauty Description · Elegy · Lyrical Style
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