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 scholarly work written by Everett Ward Olmsted and originally published in 1897. The book explores the history and evolution of the sonnet form in French literature, tracing its development from its origins in Italian poetry to its adoption and transformation by French poets. The first part of the book provides a comprehensive overview of the sonnet's history and structure, examining its various forms and styles and discussing its use by poets such as Petrarch, Shakespeare, and Milton. The second part of the book focuses specifically on the French sonnet, tracing its evolution from the early Renaissance period to the late 19th century.Olmsted examines the work of influential French poets such as Ronsard, Du Bellay, and Malherbe, and discusses how they adapted and transformed the sonnet form to suit their own poetic sensibilities. He also explores the ways in which the French sonnet was influenced by other literary movements, such as the Romantic and Symbolist movements.Overall, ""The Sonnet In French Literature And The Development Of The French Sonnet Form"" provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the history and evolution of the sonnet form in French literature, making it an essential read for scholars and students of French poetry and literary history.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.