The Countesse Of Pembrokes Arcadia
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ISBN10: 1162792183
ISBN13: 9781162792187
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 586
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162792187
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 586
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Countesse Of Pembrokes Arcadia is a classic English novel written by Philip Sidney. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Arcadia and follows the adventures of two princes, Pyrocles and Musidorus, as they navigate the challenges and complexities of courtly love, political intrigue, and warfare. Along the way, they encounter a cast of memorable characters, including the virtuous and beautiful Princess Pamela, the treacherous and cunning Queen Gynecia, and the wise and noble shepherdess, Clorinda. The book is notable for its intricate plot, richly drawn characters, and poetic language, which combines elements of Elizabethan romance and pastoral literature. It is also notable for its exploration of themes such as love, honor, loyalty, and the nature of power. Originally published in 1590, The Countesse Of Pembrokes Arcadia has since become a classic of English literature and has been praised for its influence on later writers such as William Shakespeare and John Milton.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.
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