S' Amore o Morte Non Da Qualche Stroppio
The poem explores the speaker's inner turmoil and conflicting emotions, torn between love and death. The speaker describes their heart as being pierced by a sharp arrow, symbolizing the pain of unrequited love. They lament that neither love nor death brings relief from this suffering, implying a sense of desperation and hopelessness.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical Literature, Romantic Literature · 182 words
First lines
HE ASKS FROM A FRIEND THE LOAN OF THE WORKS OF ST. AUGUSTIN.
If Love or Death no obstacle entwine With the new web which here my fingers fold, And if I 'scape from beauty's tyrant hold While natural truth with truth reveal'd I join, Perchance a work so double will be mine Between our modern style and language old, That (timidly I speak, with hope though bold) Even to Rome its growing fame may shine: But, since, our labour to perfect at last Some of the blessed threads are absent yet Which our dear father plentifully met, Wherefore to me thy hands so close and fast Against their use? Be prompt of aid and free, And rich our harvest of fair things shall be.
MACGREGOR.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1343 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical Literature, Romantic Literature, Religious Literature, Classical Literature
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices, reflecting themes of love and mortality.
- Philosophical Literature — It explores deep themes such as love, truth, and existence, characteristic of philosophical inquiry.
- Romantic Literature — The central theme revolves around love, a key element in romantic literature.
- Religious Literature — References to St. Augustine indicate a connection to religious themes and moral contemplation.
Tags
Italian Literature · Renaissance Poetry · Love Poems · Sonnet Collection · 14th Century Literature · Classical Influence · Romanticism · Courtly Love · Medieval Inspiration · Lyrical Poetry · Elegy · Ode
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