The key difference between Shakespearean and Petrarchan Sonnet is their structure. A Shakespearean sonnet has three quatrains (four-line stanzas) and a concluding couplet, whereas a Petrarchan sonnet has an octave (eight-line stanza) and a sestet (six-line stanza). Shakespearean and Petrarchan sonnets are two prominent forms of poetry that have inspired many poets and readers alike […]