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Sonnet crown

Form
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A sequence of 14 sonnets where the last line of each becomes the first of the next

Detailed Definition
A sonnet crown (or corona) is a sequence of 14 sonnets in which the last line of each sonnet becomes the first line of the next, and the final sonnet concludes with the first line of the initial sonnet, forming a closed loop that symbolizes unity, cyclicity, and thematic interdependence.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sonnet crown: Marilyn Nelson’s "A Wreath for Emmett Till" interlinks 15 sonnets; Tyehimba Jess’s "Olio" includes a sonnet crown honoring Blind Tom; John Donne’s "La Corona" is an early example; Contemporary example: Terrance Hayes’ "American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin" adapts the form
Additional Notes
Sonnet crown links seven sonnets where last line becomes first of next, plus master sonnet. Also called crown of sonnets or corona. Final sonnet uses all linking lines. Related to heroic crown. Demanding tour-de-force.
Also Known As
Sonnet wreath Crown of sonnets Corona Linked fourteen-liners
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