Qual Donna Attende a Gloriosa Fama
The poem describes the poet's longing for eternal fame and his desire to be remembered after death. He addresses a noble lady who embodies virtue and beauty, asking her to listen to his plea for glory. The poet argues that since mortal life is fleeting, one should strive for immortal fame through artistic achievement.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 187 words
First lines
THE EYES OF LAURA ARE THE SCHOOL OF VIRTUE.
Feels any fair the glorious wish to gain Of sense, of worth, of courtesy, the praise? On those bright eyes attentive let her gaze Of her miscall'd my love, but sure my foe.
Honour to gain, with love of God to glow, Virtue more bright how native grace displays, May there be learn'd; and by what surest ways To heaven, that for her coming pants, to go.
The converse sweet, beyond what poets write, Is there; the winning silence, and the meek And saint-like manners man would paint in vain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1344 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Sonnet, Religious Poetry
- Length: 187 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by its emotional expression and personal reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and virtue align with the ideals of Romanticism.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of virtue and moral themes indicates a philosophical approach.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it may be part of a sonnet sequence, common in Petrarch's work.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Sonnet · Love Poem · Fame · Glory · Beauty · Female Figure · Petrarchan Sonnet · 14th Century · Medieval Literature · Courtly Love
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