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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