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Celebrating the sonnet's rich legacy, this anthology features over 600 works that span its evolution from Italian origins to contemporary times. Poet and scholar Phillis Levin guides readers through its diverse history, highlighting its role in various literary movements, including the Harlem Renaissance and World War I. The introduction offers insights into the sonnet's structural nuances and thematic shifts, while the anthology includes biographical notes and explanatory resources. This collection showcases the enduring power and adaptability of the sonnet form.
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The Penguin Book of the Sonnet, Various
- Language
- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Penguin Book of the Sonnet
- Subtitle
- 500 Years of a Classic Tradition in English
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Various
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Sea
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 528
- ISBN13
- 9780140589290
- Category
- Poetry, About Literature
- Description
- Celebrating the sonnet's rich legacy, this anthology features over 600 works that span its evolution from Italian origins to contemporary times. Poet and scholar Phillis Levin guides readers through its diverse history, highlighting its role in various literary movements, including the Harlem Renaissance and World War I. The introduction offers insights into the sonnet's structural nuances and thematic shifts, while the anthology includes biographical notes and explanatory resources. This collection showcases the enduring power and adaptability of the sonnet form.