02139cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360100013000770400011000900410017001010500007001181000031001252450040001562640051001963000047002473360026002943370026003203380036003465000031003825080046004135201194004595340045016536530030016986530012017286530031017408560042017715332UtSlPG20260610133137.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08010886  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aIrwin, Wallace,d1876-195914aThe Love Sonnets of a Car Conductor 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aProduced by David Schwan and David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHumorous poetry, American  aSonnets  aStreet-railroads -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5332