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William Shakespeare made the English Sonnet - as opposed to the Italian sonnets written by Petrarch - a well-known poetic form.

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Who made English sonnet most famous?

Shakespeare.


What is shakespeares most famous English sonnet?

sonnet 18


What is a famous sonnet?

Sonnet 16 Most sonnets are famous


What is special about a sonnet?

A sonnet is unique in that it has 14 rhyming lines of equal length. Two of the most famous writers of sonnets in the English language were William Shakespeare and Edmund Spenser.


What type of poem did William shakespeare invent?

William Shakespeare is credited with inventing the sonnet form known as the Shakespearean or English sonnet. This form consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. His sonnets are some of the most famous in English literature.


What is Shakespeare's most famous poem?

Shakespeare most famous poem is Sonnet #18


What were William shakespeare's famous poems?

His most famous poem is clearly Sonnet 18.


Who is most well-known for English sonnets?

William Shakespeare is known for the English or Shakespearean Sonnet.


What is William Shakespeare's most famous sonnet?

Sonnet 18- Shall I Compare Thee to A Summer's Day? These four are also some of Shakespeare's most popular sonnets Sonnet 029 - When in disgrace with fortune Sonnet 116 - Let me not to the marriage of true minds Sonnet 126 - O thou my lovely boy Sonnet 130 - My Mistress' eyes


What is the best sonnet shakespeare made?

Sonnet 18 is his most popular. It's a matter of opinion whether it is his best.


Who wrote the famous sonnet 116?

Sonnet 116 was written by William Shakespeare. It was first published in the year 1609. It is considered one of his most famous sonnets although experts argue about the theme.


Can a sonnet have more than 14 lines?

No, a sonnet traditionally consists of 14 lines. The most common form is the Shakespearean or English sonnet, which follows a specific rhyme scheme and structure. Deviating from 14 lines would not be considered a sonnet in the traditional sense.