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On the Sonnets of Robert Frost: A Critical Examination of the 37 Poems

Examination: On the Sonnets of Robert Frost is a critical study of 37 poems the book identifies as true sonnets under Frost’s own criteria. It analyzes their content and structures, and explains why some works commonly treated as sonnets do not qualify by those criteria.

At a glance

Examines 37 poems defined as true sonnets according to Frost’s own prose writings on the form.
Discusses why some poems commonly accepted as Frost sonnets do not meet his stated criteria.
Analyzes poem content and the structures used, including couplets, triplets, terza rima, and combinations of Italian and English forms.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its defined scope offers a focused study of Frost’s sonnets rather than a broad survey of his poetry.
The discussion connects close analysis of individual poems with Frost’s own criteria for the sonnet form.

Technical specifications

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Publication
Publisher	McFarland
Publication date	August 22, 2005
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	157 pages
Reading age	18 years and up

Identification
ISBN-10	0786424206
ISBN-13	978-0786424207

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
Weight listed	8 ounces

What to know before buying

The publisher describes this as a reprint. The listing gives publication and format details but does not specify the binding.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers studying Robert Frost’s poetry and his approach to sonnet form.
Students or researchers interested in close analysis of poetic structure and literary criticism.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a complete collection of Frost’s poems or a general introduction to his poetry.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this book examine?

It examines 37 poems identified as true sonnets based on Frost’s own prose writings about the form, and discusses why some commonly accepted examples do not meet his criteria.

Does the book analyze poetic structure?

Yes. The description says it analyzes the sonnets’ content and discusses structures including couplets, triplets, terza rima, and combinations of Italian and English forms.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 157 pages.