The Sonnets Of Sir Philip Sidney

The Sonnets of Sir Philip Sidney: Astrophel and Stella is a collection of sonnets written by the English poet and courtier Sir Philip Sidney. Originally published in 1591, this edition was published in 1898 and includes an introduction by the editor, Alexander B. Grosart. The sonnets are a sequence of love poems addressed to a woman named Stella, believed to be based on Sidney's own unrequited love for Penelope Devereux. The collection is considered one of the most important works of English Renaissance poetry and is known for its use of complex metaphors and themes of desire, jealousy, and the nature of love. This edition includes all 108 sonnets and is a must-read for lovers of classic English poetry.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.