The Love Sonnets of a Car Conductor by Wallace Irwin

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Author Irwin, Wallace, 1876-1959
LoC No. 08010886
Title The Love Sonnets of a Car Conductor
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Schwan and David Widger
Summary "The Love Sonnets of a Car Conductor" by Wallace Irwin is a collection of humorous sonnets written in the early 20th century. This whimsical poetry, likely composed around the years 1906 to 1907, explores themes of love, duty, and the daily experiences of a car conductor on a bustling urban transport line. The book combines elements of lighthearted social commentary and romantic longing, showcasing the unique voice of a working-class poet. The poem's narrator, William Henry Smith, reveals his infatuation with a passenger named Pansy through a series of vividly illustrated sonnets, mixing affection with comic misadventures aboard the streetcar. As he navigates his feelings, he recounts various encounters with other characters, such as Gill the Gripman and Pansy’s disapproving mother, interspersed with reflections on love, life, and financial struggles. With a clever mix of slang and playful rhymes, the collection captures the rhythm of urban life and the earnest yet comedic pursuits of romance amid professional responsibilities. The result is a charming commentary on the aspirations and challenges faced by the everyday man. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous poetry, American
Subject Sonnets
Subject Street-railroads -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 5332
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 4, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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