Democratic Sonnets (1907)

Democratic Sonnets is a collection of sonnets written by William Michael Rossetti and published in 1907. The sonnets explore political and social issues of the time, including democracy, socialism, and the labor movement. Rossetti's sonnets are written in traditional Shakespearean form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The collection is divided into four sections, each with a different focus. The first section deals with the struggle for democracy and the need for freedom. The second section focuses on the labor movement and the plight of the working class. The third section deals with war and its effects on society. The final section explores love and its relationship to politics and society. Throughout the collection, Rossetti uses vivid imagery and powerful language to convey his ideas and beliefs. Democratic Sonnets is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of poetry that offers a unique perspective on the political and social issues of its time.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.