Son Animali Al Mondo DI Si Altera

Name: Son Animali Al Mondo DI Si Altera
Author: Francesco Petrarca

The poem explores the theme of transformation and change in the natural world, reflecting the speaker's emotional state. It describes how animals adapt to their environments, undergoing physical transformations to survive, while humans remain stagnant, unable to change despite their emotional turmoil. The speaker laments this inability, feeling trapped in their own skin, and envies the freedom and fluidity of animal transformation.

By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry · 170 words

First lines

HE COMPARES HIMSELF TO A MOTH.

Creatures there are in life of such keen sight That no defence they need from noonday sun, And others dazzled by excess of light Who issue not abroad till day is done, And, with weak fondness, some because 'tis bright, Who in the death-flame for enjoyment run, Thus proving theirs a different virtue quite -- Alas! of this last kind myself am one; For, of this fair the splendour to regard, I am but weak and ill -- against late hours And darkness gath'ring round -- myself to ward.

Wherefore, with tearful eyes of failing powers, My destiny condemns me still to turn Where following faster I but fiercer burn.

MACGREGOR.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Francesco Petrarca
Date: 1344 CE
Language: English
Genres: Lyric Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Allegorical Poetry
Length: 170 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Lyric Poetry — The work exhibits personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
Philosophical Poetry — It explores themes of existence, perception, and the nature of desire, aligning with philosophical inquiry.
Nature Poetry — The imagery of light and darkness suggests a connection to nature and its influence on human experience.
Romantic Poetry — The emotional depth and exploration of personal longing resonate with romantic themes.