Quando Dal Proprio Sito Si Rimove
The poem explores the theme of separation and longing, where the speaker describes a sense of loss and detachment from their beloved, who has departed from their own site or dwelling. The speaker expresses a deep emotional pain, comparing it to a wound that cannot be healed, and lamenting the fact that they are now alone, without the comfort and solace of their loved one's presence.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Elegy, Romanticism · 172 words
First lines
WHEN LAURA DEPARTS, THE HEAVENS GROW DARK WITH STORMS.
When from its proper soil the tree is moved Which Phoebus loved erewhile in human form, Grim Vulcan at his labour sighs and sweats, Renewing ever the dread bolts of Jove, Who thunders now, now speaks in snow and rain, Nor Julius honoureth than Janus more: Earth moans, and far from us the sun retires Since his dear mistress here no more is seen.
Then Mars and Saturn, cruel stars, resume Their hostile rage: Orion arm'd with clouds The helm and sails of storm-tost seamen breaks.
To Neptune and to Juno and to us Vext AEolus proves his power, and makes us feel How parts the fair face angels long expect.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Elegy, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry
- Length: 172 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 emotion and reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Elegy — The themes of loss and mourning for Laura suggest an elegiac quality.
- Romanticism — The focus on individual emotion and nature aligns with Romantic themes.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of existential themes and the human condition indicates a philosophical approach.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Sonnet · Love Poem · Medieval Literature · Classical Influence · Lyrical Poetry · Romanticism · Courtly Love · Petrarchan Sonnet · 14th Century Literature · Florentine Literature
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