When most people think of sonnets, only one name comes to mind: William Shakespeare. As we've seen in this series, although the sonnet form he used is the most well-known in the main, it is certainly not the only form. After mentioning it in the two previous tutorials in this series, we set our sights on … Continue reading How to Write a Shakespearean Sonnet
Last week, we talked a little bit about the history of the sonnet form in general, and the Italian sonnet in particular. We've still got one more week to go before we analyze English - read: Shakespearean - sonnet, though. This week, it's all about the Spenserian sonnet. The History of the Spenserian Sonnet The … Continue reading How to Write a Spenserian Sonnet
The sonnet is one of the most famous poetic forms, almost as recognizable as the haiku. It comes in many forms. Over the next few weeks, we'll examine three of the most famous sonnet types. Let's begin with the Italian sonnet. The History of the Italian Sonnet When most people think of sonnets, only one … Continue reading How to Write an Italian Sonnet
Even the most amateur poet can tell you how to write a haiku. The Japanese poetic form's short, simple style invites poets from around the world to put pen to paper. However, the nuances of this most popular form of Japanese poetry are often lost on foreign audiences. While it's certainly a valid argument that … Continue reading How to Write a Haiku