Afternoons With the Poets (Classic Reprint)

Charles D. Deshler

ISBN 10: 1331257956 / ISBN 13: 9781331257950

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of the sonnet, an enduring poetic form that has captivated readers for centuries. The author traces the sonnet's origins in Italy and explores its evolution through the works of prominent Renaissance poets such as Dante, Petrarch, and Shakespeare. The book also examines the sonnet's influence on English literature, discussing the contributions of poets like Wyatt, Surrey, Sidney, and Spenser. Drawing on a wealth of examples, the author analyzes the sonnet's characteristic structure, themes, and imagery, highlighting its ability to express complex emotions and profound insights. Through the author's engaging prose and insightful commentary, readers gain a deep understanding of the enduring power and enduring appeal of this beloved poetic form. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Afternoons With the Poets (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331257956
• ISBN 13: 9781331257950
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sonnets

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Synopsis

Explores the enduring power and form of the sonnet, from its origins to its grand moments in English poetry.

This volume surveys key poets and critical voices, using Milton as a focal point to show how the sonnet evolved and how writers used metaphor, form, and voice to express ideas about art, faith, and human experience. Accessible yet thorough, it guides readers through definitions, historical shifts, and notable examples, helping you see why the sonnet has mattered for centuries.

• Clear explanations of what the sonnet is and how it has been defined by major poets and critics.
• Close readings of important sonnets by Milton, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and others, with emphasis on form and imagery.
• Context on the English literary scene across different eras and how it shaped the work and reception of sonnets.
• Insight into why the sonnet has been called the “diamond” of literature and how top poets used it as a vehicle for expression.

Ideal for readers of literary history, poetry criticism, and anyone curious about how a small form can hold big ideas.