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@ Francisco Luis
2023-12-31 12:15:21Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948
Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (my father), born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room.
Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published.
Frank Duna
Analysis "The Little Shepherdess"
Introduction
Sonnet 40 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "The Little Shepherdess," is a pastoral poem that tells the story of a young shepherdess who ventures out into the weild with her flock of sheep.
Thematic Analysis
First Quartet (Lines 1-4): This quartet introduces us to the little shepherdess who is out in the open country or forest (weild). She is taking care of her flock and playing with three lambs, embodying innocence and love.
Second Quartet (Lines 5-8): In the second quartet, the shepherdess and her flock feel thirsty and decide to go to a nearby stream to drink water. The shepherdess adjusts her cloak and anadem (a wreath or garland for the head), and with her cane, she bravely steps into the water.
Third Quartet (Lines 9-12): The third quartet describes how the shallow waters aid her adventure. She discovers a small island where she, along with her young herd, starts exploring, moving away from the safety of land.
Duet (Lines 13-14): In the concluding duet, the shepherdess is surprised to see a new star in the sky, which she observes with wide eyes and excitement.
This sonnet beautifully captures a day in the life of a little shepherdess, filled with adventure, discovery, and wonder. The use of nature as a backdrop adds depth to the narrative, making it more vivid and engaging. The final lines leave us with an image of the shepherdess’ awe at the beauty of nature, symbolized by the grand new star.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet “The Little Shepherdess” follows the Shakespearean sonnet rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. Let’s break it down:
First Quartet (Lines 1-4):
Line 1 (A): Out in the weild a little shepherdess Line 2 (B): Hurriedly secured the most of her drove Line 3 (A): And with three lambs playacting the princess Line 4 (B): Frolicked about with an innocent love.Second Quartet (Lines 5-8):
Line 5 ©: After a parching thirst caught up with them Line 6 (D): To the close stream they went at eve to drink Line 7 ©: And fixing well her cloak and anadem Line 8 (D): With her cane she was not afraid to sink.Third Quartet (Lines 9-12):
Line 9 (E): The shallow waters helped her adventure Line 10 (F): And she found for herself a small island Line 11 (E): Where with the young herd and dreams of Nature Line 12 (F): She started to tread away from safe land.Duet (Lines 13-14):
Line 13 (G): Suddenly she looked up with great surprise Line 14 (G): “Oh a grand new star!”, she said with wide eyes.This rhyme scheme is typical of Shakespearean sonnets and adds a rhythmic quality to the poem, enhancing its musicality and flow. The final couplet often serves as a conclusion or summary, providing a satisfying end to the poem. In this case, it captures the shepherdess’ awe at discovering a new star.
Analysis of Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of “The Little Shepherdess” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Language: The language used in the sonnet is simple yet descriptive. The poet uses everyday words to paint a vivid picture of the shepherdess and her surroundings. The use of words like ‘weild’, ‘anadem’, and ‘parching’ adds a touch of sophistication and depth to the poem.
Imagery: The poem is rich in imagery. The poet creates a vivid picture of the shepherdess frolicking with her lambs, quenching their thirst at a stream, and venturing into shallow waters to find an island. The final image of the shepherdess looking up in surprise at a new star is particularly striking.
Themes: The main themes of the poem are innocence, adventure, and discovery. The innocence of the shepherdess is evident in her playful interaction with her lambs. Her adventure begins when she steps into the stream and finds an island. The theme of discovery is beautifully captured in the final lines when she discovers a new star.
Meter: The sonnet follows the iambic pentameter, which is typical of English sonnets. This means each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic quality.
Overall, “The Little Shepherdess” is a beautifully crafted sonnet that takes the reader on a journey through a day in the life of a shepherdess. The use of simple language, vivid imagery, and rhythmic meter makes it an engaging read. The themes of innocence, adventure, and discovery add depth to the poem, making it relatable and thought-provoking.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
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The Little Shepherdess
10 Out in the weild a little shepherdess
10 Hurriedly secured the most of her drove
10 And with three lambs playacting the princess 10 Frolicked about with an innocent love.10 After a parching thirst caught up with them 10 To the close stream they went at eve to drink 10 And fixing well her cloak and anadem
10 With her cane she was not afraid to sink.10 The shallow waters helped her adventure 10 And she found for herself a small island 10 Where with the young herd and dreams of Nature 10 She started to tread away from safe land.
10 Suddenly she looked up with great surprise 10 "Oh a grand new star!", she said with wide eyes. ***
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Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
Analyzed by GPT4; Image by leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
The Little Shepherdess