Quella Per Cui Con Sorga Ho Cangiat' Arno
The poem describes the poet's journey along the River Arno, which he claims has changed since his beloved Laura died. He reflects on the transience of life and the fleeting nature of human endeavors, contrasting them with the eternal beauty of Laura. The poem expresses a sense of melancholy and nostalgia for a lost time and love.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 184 words
First lines
HE ATTEMPTS TO PAINT HER BEAUTIES, BUT NOT HER VIRTUES.
She, for whose sake fair Arno I resign, And for free poverty court-affluence spurn, Has known to sour the precious sweets to turn On which I lived, for which I burn and pine.
Though since, the vain attempt has oft been mine That future ages from my song should learn Her heavenly beauties, and like me should burn, My poor verse fails her sweet face to define.
The gifts, though all her own, which others share, Which were but stars her bright sky scatter'd o'er, Haply of these to sing e'en I might dare; But when to the diviner part I soar, To the dull world a brief and brilliant light, Courage and wit and art are baffled quite.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Elegy, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 184 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 expression and emotional depth, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and longing are central, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Sonnet — The structure and style suggest it is a sonnet, a common form in Petrarch's work.
- Elegy — The tone reflects mourning and reflection on beauty and loss, common in elegiac poetry.
Tags
Italian literature · Renaissance · poetry · lyric poetry · humanism · love · nature · philosophy · emotion · beauty · sonnet · classical influence
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