La Notte Che Segui L' Orribil Caso
The poem describes a night of sorrow and despair, where the speaker's beloved has abandoned them. The speaker recounts their suffering, comparing it to the mythological story of Philomel, who was transformed into a nightingale after being brutally assaulted by her brother-in-law. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and transformation, as the speaker struggles to come to terms with their heartbreak.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Romantic Poetry · 2,499 words
First lines
The night -- that follow'd the disastrous blow / Which my spent sun removed in heaven to glow, / And left me here a blind and desolate man -- / Now far advanced, to spread o'er earth began / The sweet spring dew which harbingers the dawn, / When slumber's veil and visions are withdrawn; / When, crown'd with oriental gems, and bright / As newborn day, upon my tranced sight / My Lady lighted from her starry sphere: / With kind speech and soft sigh, her hand so dear.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Allegorical Poetry, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 2,499 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by its emotional expression and personal reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Philosophical Poetry — The dialogue explores themes of life, death, and the nature of happiness, aligning with philosophical inquiry.
- Romantic Poetry — The central theme revolves around love and longing, which are key elements of romantic poetry.
- Allegorical Poetry — The conversation between the speaker and the lady serves as an allegory for deeper existential themes.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Tragedy · Drama · Love Story · Death · Mourning · Grief · Loss · Sorrow · Pain · Sadness
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- Quel Ch' Infinita Providenza Ed Arte (1343)
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