Perseguendomi Amor Al Luogo Usato
The poem is a lamentation of the speaker's lost love, with the beloved having abandoned them for another. The speaker describes their sorrow and longing, recalling memories of the past and expressing regret for not having appreciated the beloved more when they were together.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 175 words
First lines
HE IS BEWILDERED AT THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OF LAURA.
As Love his arts in haunts familiar tried, Watchful as one expecting war is found, Who all foresees and guards the passes round, I in the armour of old thoughts relied: Turning, I saw a shadow at my side Cast by the sun, whose outline on the ground I knew for hers, who -- be my judgment sound -- Deserves in bliss immortal to abide.
I whisper'd to my heart, Nay, wherefore fear? But scarcely did the thought arise within Than the bright rays in which I burn were here.
As thunders with the lightning-flash begin, So was I struck at once both blind and mute, By her dear dazzling eyes and sweet salute.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Philosophical Poetry, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 175 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 love and beauty are central, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work.
- Philosophical Poetry — Explores deeper themes of love, existence, and the human condition.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · Classical Literature · Medieval Poetry · Courtly Love · Romanticism · Lyrical Poetry · Philosophical Themes · Spirituality · Moral Reflections
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