Pien DI Quella Ineffabile Dolcezza
The poem describes the joy and beauty of a beloved woman, focusing on her sweet smile that has captivated the speaker's heart. The speaker praises her beauty, comparing it to the beauty of nature, and expresses his longing to be with her. He also reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing moments of happiness.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 182 words
First lines
WHEREVER HE IS, HE SEES ONLY LAURA.
O'erflowing with the sweets ineffable, Which from that lovely face my fond eyes drew, What time they seal'd, for very rapture, grew.
On meaner beauty never more to dwell, Whom most I love I left: my mind so well Its part, to muse on her, is train'd to do, None else it sees; what is not hers to view, As of old wont, with loathing I repel.
In a low valley shut from all around, Sole consolation of my heart-deep sighs, Pensive and slow, with Love I walk alone: Not ladies here, but rocks and founts are found, And of that day blest images arise, Which my thought shapes where'er I turn mine eyes.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1344 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Pastoral, Philosophical
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by personal expression and emotional depth, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and nature reflect the ideals of Romanticism.
- Sonnet — The structure and style align with the sonnet form, which is prevalent in Petrarch's work.
- Pastoral — The setting and themes evoke a pastoral quality, focusing on nature and solitude.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · Classical Literature · Romanticism · Medieval Italian · Courtly Love · Lyrical Poetry · Elegy · Ode · Ballad
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