Author Description

Sonnets From Venice is a collection of poems written by August Platen and published in 1914. The book contains a series of sonnets, which are 14-line poems that follow a specific rhyme scheme and often explore themes of love, beauty, and mortality. The poems in this collection are inspired by Platen's travels to Venice, Italy, and capture the city's romantic and atmospheric qualities. Platen was a German poet who lived in the 19th century and was known for his lyric poetry and his interest in classical literature. Sonnets From Venice is considered one of his most famous works and is a testament to his skill as a poet. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic poetry, Italian culture, or the art of the sonnet form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.