Ne Cosi Bello Il Sol Giammai Levarsi
The poem describes the beauty of a beloved woman, comparing her to the sun that never rises again, implying she has surpassed its brilliance. The speaker expresses admiration for her beauty, which has captivated him, and laments that he cannot gaze at her forever.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 351 words
First lines
THE CHARMS OF LAURA WHEN SHE FIRST MET HIS SIGHT.
Ne'er can the sun such radiance soft display, Piercing some cloud that would its light impair; Ne'er tinged some showery arch the humid air, With variegated lustre half so gay, As when, sweet-smiling my fond heart away, All-beauteous shone my captivating fair; For charms what mortal can with her compare! But truth, impartial truth! much more might say.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1344 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Italian Literature, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 351 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal emotion and reflection, typical of lyric poetry, focusing on love and beauty.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and nature align with Romantic ideals, emphasizing emotional depth and individual experience.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarchan poetry, focusing on love and admiration.
- Italian Literature — The work is a product of Italian literary tradition, reflecting the cultural and poetic styles of the time.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Sonnet · Love Poem · Nature Imagery · Sun Symbolism · Beauty Description · Melancholy Tone · Longing Expression · Elegy · Classical Influence · Lyrical Style
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