
Astrophil and Stella
'Astrophil and Stella ' Summary
Many of the poems were circulated in manuscript form before the first edition was printed by Thomas Newman in 1591, five years after Sidney's death. This edition included ten of Sidney's songs, a preface by Thomas Nashe and verses from other poets including Thomas Campion, Samuel Daniel and the Earl of Oxford. The text was allegedly copied down by a man in the employ of one of Sidney's associates, thus it was full of errors and misreadings that eventually led to Sidney's friends ensuring that the unsold copies were impounded. Newman printed a second version later in the year, and though the text was more accurate it was still flawed. The version of Astrophil and Stella commonly used is found in the folio of the 1598 version of Sidney's Arcadia. Though still not completely free from error, this was prepared under the supervision of his sister the Countess of Pembroke and is considered the most authoritative text available. All known versions of Astrophil and Stella have the poems in the same order, making it almost certain that Sidney determined their sequence.
Book Details
Authors

Sir Philip Sidney
England
Sir Philip Sidney was an English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age. His works include Astrophel and Stella, The Defence...
Books by Sir Philip SidneyListen/Download Audiobook
Related books

Backward Spring by Thomas Hardy
A Backward Spring is a collection of poems by Thomas Hardy, known for his poignant exploration of rural life and the passage of time. The poems in thi...

Middle Age Enthusiasms by Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy's *Middle Age Enthusiasms* delves into the complexities of aging and the changing nature of human experience. The work explores themes o...

Bill & Doreen's Married Life by C. J. Dennis
"Bill and Doreen's Married Life" is a hilarious and heartwarming account of the ups and downs of married life. Bill and Doreen are a young couple who...

Toys by Coventry Patmore
'The Toys' is a short, poignant poem by Coventry Patmore, exploring the themes of childhood innocence, loss, and the enduring power of love and memory...

Christmas at Church by Hattie Howard
In the hushed glow of Christmas Eve, Hattie Howard invites readers to embark on a poetic journey through the sacred halls of "Christmas at Church." Am...

The Brook - Break, Break, Break - Sweet and Low - and The Eagle by Lord Alfred Tennyson
The poems in this were written at different points in Tennyson's life and reflect his range as a poet. "The Brook" was first published in 1855, while...

Songs of the Silent World, and Other Poems by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
This collection of poems by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, a prominent American writer and feminist, explores a range of themes deeply intertwined with her...

Morn by Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Hunt Jackson, known by the pen name H.H., was a prominent American poet and writer who became an advocate for improved treatment of Native Ameri...

Consolation by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
In the wake of a devastating loss, a woman finds solace in the beauty of nature and the power of love. Consolation is a collection of poems by Elizab...
Reviews for Astrophil and Stella
No reviews posted or approved, yet...