Poetic Innovation and Form · Summer Term
The Sonnet Through the Ages
Tracing the development of the sonnet from Petrarch to contemporary experimental poets.
Key Questions
- 1How does the strict structure of the sonnet facilitate or constrain emotional expression?
- 2In what ways have modern poets subverted the traditional themes of courtly love?
- 3How does the volta function as a pivot for philosophical inquiry in a poem?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: English Literature - PoetryA-Level: English Literature - Poetic Form and Tradition
Year: Year 13
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Innovation and Form
Period: Summer Term
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