Pasco La Mente D' Un Si Nobil Cibo
The poem explores the speaker's longing for a noble and esteemed love that has been lost. The speaker describes the beloved as a precious and exquisite food that nourishes their mind and soul. They lament the loss of this love, comparing it to a delicious meal that has been taken away, leaving them with an unquenchable thirst.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1348 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 355 words
First lines
TO SEE AND HEAR HER IS HIS GREATEST BLISS.
I feed my fancy on such noble food, That Jove I envy not his godlike meal; I see her -- joy invades me like a flood, And lethe of all other bliss I feel; I hear her -- instantly that music rare Bids from my captive heart the fond sigh flow; Borne by the hand of Love I know not where, A double pleasure in one draught I know.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1348 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Sonnet, Imagery
- Length: 355 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and the sublime are prevalent, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of love and its effects on the soul indicates a philosophical approach.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest characteristics of a sonnet, focusing on a singular theme.
Tags
Renaissance Literature · Italian Poetry · Food and Drink · Culinary Arts · Medieval Culture · Nobility · Gastronomy · Literary Criticism · Poetic Forms · Sonnet Structure · Courtly Love · Chivalry
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