Astrophel And Other Poems (1894)

Astrophel and Other Poems is a collection of poetry written by Algernon Charles Swinburne and published in 1894. The title poem, Astrophel, is a tribute to Sir Philip Sidney, a 16th-century poet and soldier. The collection also includes other notable poems such as The Garden of Proserpine, Hesperia, and A Forsaken Garden. Swinburne's poetry is known for its lyrical beauty, vivid imagery, and exploration of themes such as love, death, and nature. The collection is considered a masterpiece of Victorian poetry and a testament to Swinburne's talent as a poet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.