02203cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450034001432640051001773000047002283360026002753370026003013380036003275000031003635080061003945201244004555340045016996530030017446530012017747000032017868560042018189990017018604756UtSlPG20260610133130.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aIrwin, Wallace,d1876-195914aThe Love Sonnets of a Hoodlum 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-12-01  aProduced by David A. Schwan.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"The Love Sonnets of a Hoodlum" by Wallace Irwin is a collection of poetic sonnets written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. This innovative work takes the traditional sonnet form and infuses it with modern slang and street vernacular, giving voice to a character reflecting on love and heartbreak in a rapidly changing society. The book captures the essence of urban life and the emotional turmoil experienced by a "hoodlum" in a candid yet humorous manner.  The collection chronicles the romantic misadventures of the protagonist, Willie, as he navigates feelings of love and jealousy towards his beloved, Mame, while fending off rivals like Kid Murphy. Through a series of sonnets, Willie expresses his insecurities, frustration with societal expectations, and the complexities of love, using vibrant language filled with slang. The poems range from humorous to poignant, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a young man grappling with his self-image and romantic aspirations against a backdrop of lively urban experiences. Ultimately, Irwin's work resonates with themes of longing and heartbreak while maintaining a playful tone reflective of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHumorous poetry, American  aSonnets1 aBurgess, Gelett,d1866-195140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4756  c46798d46798