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The Life And Times Of Sir Philip Sidney

The Life And Times Of Sir Philip Sidney

Davis, Sarah Matilda Henry

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1163237469
ISBN13: 9781163237465
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of Sir Philip Sidney is a biography written by Sarah Matilda Henry Davis about the famous Elizabethan poet, courtier, and soldier, Sir Philip Sidney. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Sidney's life, from his birth in 1554 to his death in 1586 at the age of 31. Davis explores Sidney's family background, education, and early career as a courtier, as well as his literary and poetic works, including the famous pastoral romance Arcadia. She also delves into his political and military career, which saw him serve as an ambassador to various European courts and fight in the Netherlands against Spanish forces. The book also provides a fascinating insight into the Elizabethan era, its culture, politics, and society, and how Sidney fit into this context. Davis examines the various figures and events that shaped Sidney's life, including his relationships with Queen Elizabeth I and other important figures of the time. Overall, The Life and Times of Sir Philip Sidney is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures of the Elizabethan era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating period in English history.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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