9780243432639 - Sonnets of the Sacred Year Classic Reprint by Stone, Samuel John (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 24 sonnets, one for each Sunday and principal festival of the liturgical year. The author wrote the sonnets as an expression of his religious faith and to pay homage to the Sonnet form, which has been widely used for devotions since its development in 13th century Italy. The author was well versed in the Sonnet form and wrote with great skill and reverence for its structure and rhyme scheme. The sonnets offer a unique combination of thoughtful reflection on the readings for each day, with exquisite and emotive language which will stir the soul to prayer and contemplation. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in religious poetry or the Sonnet form. It will be particularly appreciated by those looking for a deeper understanding of the Christian year and its message of hope. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.