Qui Dove Mezzo Son, Sennuccio Mio
The poem describes the speaker's longing for a distant beloved, recalling memories of their time together and lamenting their current separation. The speaker invokes the natural world, addressing the river, mountains, and wind to convey the intensity of their emotions. They express a desire to be reunited with their loved one, emphasizing the pain of their absence.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry · 199 words
First lines
THE MERE SIGHT OF VAUCLUSE MAKES HIM FORGET ALL THE PERILS OF HIS JOURNEY.
Friend, on this spot, I life but half endure (Would I were wholly here and you content), Where from the storm and wind my course I bent, Which suddenly had left the skies obscure.
Fain would I tell -- for here I feel me sure -- Why lightnings now no fear to me present; And why unmitigated, much less spent, E'en as before my fierce desires allure.
Soon as I reach'd these realms of love, and saw Where, sweet and pure, to life my Laura came, Who calms the air, at rest the thunder lays; Love in my soul, where she alone gives law, Quench'd the cold fear and kindled the fast flame; What were it then on her bright eyes to gaze!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry, Sonnet
- Length: 199 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 emotions and reflections, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love and nature are central, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Philosophical Poetry — Explores deeper existential themes and the nature of desire.
- Nature Poetry — Descriptive elements of the natural landscape are prominent.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poem · Sonnet · 14th Century · Medieval Literature · Courtly Love · Romance · Passion · Desire · Longing · Beauty
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