The poem "She Appears to him, and, with more than Wonted Affection, Endeavours to Console him" by Francesco Petrarca is a sonnet that explores the theme of unrequited love. The speaker in the poem expresses his longing for a woman who does not return his affections. Despite her attempts to console him, he remains heartbroken and unable to move on from his feelings for her.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1342 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Spiritual