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Sir Philip Sidney (30 November 1554 – 17 October 1586) 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 a sonnet sequence , Astrophel and Stella , a treatise , The Defence of Poesy (also known as The Defence of Poesie or An Apology for Poetrie ...
Jul 20, 1998 · Sir Philip Sidney (born November 30, 1554, Penshurst, Kent, England—died October 17, 1586, Arnhem, Netherlands) was an Elizabethan courtier, statesman, soldier, poet, and patron of scholars and poets, considered the ideal gentleman of his day. After Shakespeare’s sonnets, Sidney’s Astrophel and Stella is considered the finest Elizabethan ...
A biography of the English poet and soldier, who was a godson of Philip II of Spain and a patron of the Protestant League. Learn about his life, works, family, and legacy, from his childhood at Penshurst to his death at Arnhem.
Sir Philip Sidney, (born Nov. 30, 1554, Penshurst, Kent, Eng.—died Oct. 17, 1586, Arnhem, Neth.), English courtier, statesman, soldier, and poet.Born into an aristocratic family and educated to be a statesman and soldier, Sidney served in minor official posts and turned to literature as an outlet for his energies.
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A classic essay on poetic theory and practice by a courtier, soldier, diplomat, and writer. He defends poetry as the best vehicle for the purifying of wit and the leading of souls, and argues that it is the noblest of arts. He references classical texts and different forms of poetry, and entertains the reader with examples of his own skill and education.
Learn about the life and achievements of Philip Sidney, a prominent Elizabethan courtier, poet and soldier. Explore his travels, political career, literary works and legacy.
Learn about the life and works of Sir Philip Sidney, a prominent poet and patron of the arts in the Elizabethan era. Read his sonnets, prose romance, and literary criticism, and explore his influence on other poets.
