Ma Poi Che 'L Dolce Riso Umile E Piano
The poem describes the poet's longing for a distant beloved, recalling her gentle and humble smile that has captivated his heart. He expresses his desire to be reunited with her, emphasizing the sweetness of their past encounters. The tone is melancholic and introspective, conveying the poet's deep emotional pain and yearning.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Allegory · 165 words
First lines
HER RETURN GLADDENS THE EARTH AND CALMS THE SKY.
But when her sweet smile, modest and benign, No longer hides from us its beauties rare, At the spent forge his stout and sinewy arms Plieth that old Sicilian smith in vain, For from the hands of Jove his bolts are taken Temper'd in AEtna to extremest proof; And his cold sister by degrees grows calm And genial in Apollo's kindling beams.
Moves from the rosy west a summer breath, Which safe and easy wafts the seaward bark, And wakes the sweet flowers in each grassy mead.
Malignant stars on every side depart, Dispersed before that bright enchanting face, For which already many tears are shed.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Allegory, Classical Literature, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work exemplifies personal emotion and reflection, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of beauty, nature, and emotional depth align with Romantic ideals.
- Allegory — The text employs symbolic elements to convey deeper meanings about love and nature.
- Classical Literature — Influences from classical themes and styles are evident in the writing.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · Classical Italian · Medieval Literature · Courtly Love · Romanticism · Lyrical Poetry · Petrarchan Sonnets · 14th Century Literature · Florentine Culture
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