Sonnet Poetry Victorian Literature
Sonnet Poetry Victorian Literature refers to a specific style of poetry that was popular during the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. These sonnets typically consist of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter, following a specific rhyme scheme. Victorian poets often used sonnets to explore themes of love, nature, morality, and social issues of the time. The language used in these poems is often formal and structured, reflecting the strict societal norms of the era. Notable Victorian poets who wrote sonnets include Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Christina Rossetti.