A comparative study of Longfellow's sonnets [1909]

Language: English. Approximately 86 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1909. Text in English. This comprehensive study by Lloyd Edwin Engel provides an in-depth comparative analysis of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's sonnets, examining their formal structures, thematic developments, and stylistic innovations. The work situates Longfellow's sonnet writing within the broader context of 19th-century American poetry, offering valuable insights into his poetic techniques and influences. Originally submitted as a master's thesis at the University of Illinois in 1909, this text remains a significant resource for scholars of American literature, particularly those interested in the evolution of poetic forms during the Romantic and Transcendentalist periods. The study includes extensive bibliographical references, enhancing its value as a research tool for literary historians and critics. Book images are non-contractual.