Some Sonnets Of Forgotten Sonneteers, 1550 To 1650

Book Overview

Some Sonnets Of Forgotten Sonneteers, 1550 To 1650 is a book written by Francis Wharton and published in 1903. The book is a collection of sonnets written by lesser-known poets from the 16th and 17th centuries. Wharton includes an introduction that provides historical context and background on the sonnet form, as well as biographical information on the poets whose work is featured in the book. The sonnets themselves cover a range of themes, from love and romance to politics and religion. Some of the poets included in the collection are John Davies, Thomas Watson, and Michael Drayton. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of English literature who are interested in exploring the lesser-known works of the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437022499
• ISBN13: 9781437022490
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"