Comparing Shakespearean and Petrarchan Sonnets. Shakespeares Addressees in his Sonnets 9 and 127
Author | : Nicole H. |
Publisher | : GRIN Verlag |
Total Pages | : 19 |
Release | : 2019-06-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783668955400 |
ISBN-13 | : 3668955409 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 3, University of Wuppertal, course: Seminar Literaturwissenschaft English Sonnets, language: English, abstract: This paper tries to expose the differences between traditional "Petrarchan Sonnets" and "Shakespearean Sonnets", with a specific focus on Shakespeare ́s sonnets 9 and 127. In order to do this the author will firstly introduce the theory of traditional sonnets, particularly with regard to form, addressees and themes. Furthermore, I he will have a closer look at the abovementioned addressees of Shakespeare ́s sonnets.