The Sonnet In French Literature And The Development Of The French Sonnet Form (1897)

The Sonnet In French Literature And The Development Of The French Sonnet Form is a book written by Everett Ward Olmsted and originally published in 1897. The book explores the history and evolution of the sonnet in French literature, tracing its origins back to the medieval troubadours and analyzing its development over the centuries. Olmsted provides a detailed analysis of the French sonnet form, including its structure, rhyme scheme, and themes. He also examines the works of prominent French poets such as Ronsard, Du Bellay, and La Fontaine, and discusses their contributions to the development of the French sonnet. The book is a comprehensive study of the sonnet in French literature and provides valuable insights into the history and evolution of this poetic form.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.