Quando Giunse a Simon L' Alto Concetto
The poem describes the poet's ascent up a mountain, where he has a profound spiritual experience. He leaves behind worldly cares and desires, and reaches a state of enlightenment and union with God. The poem explores themes of spiritual longing, purification, and transcendence.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy · 366 words
First lines
HE DESIRES ONLY THAT MEMMI HAD BEEN ABLE TO IMPART SPEECH TO HIS PORTRAIT OF LAURA.
When, at my word, the high thought fired his mind, Within that master-hand which placed the pen, Had but the painter, in his fair work, then Language and intellect to beauty join'd, Less 'neath its care my spirit since had pined, Which worthless held what still pleased other men; And yet so mild she seems that my fond ken Of peace sees promise in that aspect kind.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy, Philosophical Poetry, Imagery
- Length: 366 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th 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 idealization of the beloved align with Romantic ideals.
- Elegy — The tone reflects longing and lamentation, common in elegiac poetry.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of beauty and intellect suggests philosophical underpinnings.
Tags
Italian literature · Renaissance · poetry · lyric poetry · humanism · love · philosophy · nature · beauty · spirituality · emotion · medieval
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