Poi Che Mia Speme E Lunga a Venir Troppo
The poem expresses the speaker's longing for their beloved, who has been absent for a long time. The speaker describes their suffering and anguish, comparing it to a prolonged winter that refuses to end. They lament the passing of time, which seems to be moving slowly, and express their desire to be reunited with their loved one.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 193 words
First lines
HE COUNSELS LOVERS TO FLEE, RATHER THAN BE CONSUMED BY THE FLAMES OF LOVE.
Since my hope's fruit yet faileth to arrive, And short the space vouchsafed me to survive, Betimes of this aware I fain would be, Swifter than light or wind from Love to flee: And I do flee him, weak albeit and lame O' my left side, where passion racked my frame.
Though now secure yet bear I on my face Of the amorous encounter signal trace.
Wherefore I counsel each this way who comes, Turn hence your footsteps, and, if Love consumes, Think not in present pain his worst is done; For, though I live, of thousand scapes not one! 'Gainst Love my enemy was strong indeed -- Lo! from his wounds e'en she is doom'd to bleed.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1344 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Sonnet, Didactic Literature
- Length: 193 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th 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, longing, and the pain associated with it align with Romantic ideals.
- Philosophical Poetry — The poem reflects on the nature of love and its consequences, indicating a philosophical exploration.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it may be part of a sonnet sequence, common in Petrarch's work.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · 14th Century Literature · Classical Influence · Romanticism · Courtly Love · Medieval Inspiration · Lyrical Poetry · Elegy · Ode
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