The Sonnet in America

<p>The Sonnet in America (1887) offers a critical exploration of the sonnet form within the context of American poetry. Joseph Cummings Rowell examines the characteristics history and notable examples of sonnets crafted by American poets. This early study provides valuable insights into the development of American poetic traditions and the adaptation of a classical form to a new national literature. Scholars and enthusiasts of American poetry will find this a useful resource for understanding the evolution of the sonnet in the United States during the 19th century.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>