Quel Vago Impallidir Che 'L Dolce Riso
The poem describes the beauty of a beloved woman, focusing on her smile and its effects on the speaker's heart. The smile is compared to a gentle breeze that brings joy and comfort, and the speaker is overwhelmed by its sweetness. The poem explores the theme of love and desire, highlighting the transformative power of beauty.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 355 words
First lines
LEAVE-TAKING.
That witching paleness, which with cloud of love Veil'd her sweet smile, majestically bright, So thrill'd my heart, that from the bosom's night Midway to meet it on her face it strove.
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Quel Vago Impallidir Che 'L Dolce Riso is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francesco Petrarca, dated 1343 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Philosophical Poetry, Religious Poetry
- Length: 355 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th 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 idealized emotions align with the Romantic movement.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work.
- Philosophical Poetry — The exploration of love and existence reflects philosophical themes.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poem · Sonnet · Romanticism · Medieval Literature · Courtly Love · Petrarchan Sonnet · Lyrical Poetry · 14th Century Literature · Classical Influence · Elegy
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