Barry P. Scherr (1945–2024), Michael Wachtel

The Russian Sonnet

Introduction

The russian sonnet. Explore the Russian sonnet's diverse history, from adaptations of Petrarchan and Shakespearean models to radical experiments, showcasing its resilience in Russian poetry.

Abstract

This article describes the Russian sonnet as a verse structure. Highlighting the many deviations and innovations poets introduced – from adapting Petrarchan and Shakespearean models to radical experiments – the study shows how the sonnet’s diversity has made it one of the most resilient forms in Russian poetry. Foreword by Michael Wachtel

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