I lived from 1230-1306. I was from Italy, and am in the European category.
Jacopone da Todi was a religious Italian poet. His name was originally Jacopo Benedetti. After the sudden death of his wife in 1268, he renounced his career as an advocate, gave his goods to the poor, and after 10 years of penance became a Franciscan tertiary.
Jacopone was excommunicated and imprisoned in 1298 for signing a manifesto against Pope Boniface VIII. After his release, he retired to a hermitage. He wrote many ardent, mystical poems and is probably the author of the hymn Stabat Mater Dolorosa. The spiritual value of poverty is frequently the theme of his poetry.
Jacopone was excommunicated and imprisoned in 1298 for signing a manifesto against Pope Boniface VIII. After his release, he retired to a hermitage. He wrote many ardent, mystical poems and is probably the author of the hymn Stabat Mater Dolorosa. The spiritual value of poverty is frequently the theme of his poetry.
My poetry
- 0 minstrel, raise thy plaintive melody,
and let thy song be tender to my soul:20 lines - Thou, Jubilus, the heart dost move;
And makest us sing for very love.32 lines, 1 comment
