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Elizabethan Sonnet

Description:

An Elizabethan Sonnet is a poetic form that originated during the Elizabethan era in England. It consists of 14 lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter. These sonnets were popularized by poets such as William Shakespeare and Edmund Spenser.

Senses:

1. Noun sense:

A type of sonnet that was characteristic of the Elizabethan era.

2. Adjective sense:

Referring to anything related to or characteristic of the Elizabethan era.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun sense:

1. Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18" is a famous example of an Elizabethan Sonnet.
2. The poet beautifully crafted an Elizabethan Sonnet to express his love.

2. Adjective sense:

1. The play showcased the elaborate costumes and language of the Elizabethan era.
2. She adored reading Elizabethan sonnets as they captured the essence of the poetry from that time.

Related Products:

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• Shakespeare's Sonnets: The Complete Collection
• The Elizabethan World
• Sonnet Poetry: A Comprehensive Guide