Sir Philip Sidney Flashcards
Who was Sir Philip Sidney?
Sir Philip Sidney (1554 - 1586) was a national hero and is often referred to as the English Petrarch.
What notable works did Sir Philip Sidney write?
He wrote several notable works including:
- 1590: The Arcadia (chivalric)
- 1591: Astrophel and Stella
- 1595: Apology for Poetry.
What is ‘The Arcadia’?
‘The Arcadia’ is a chivalric work written by Sir Philip Sidney in 1590.
What is ‘Astrophel and Stella’?
‘Astrophel and Stella’ is a collection that connects sonnets and songs, following a love story of unrequited love.
What is a pastoral poem?
A pastoral poem describes the idyllic and bucolic life of shepherds, expressing a desire for a simple life with nature (Arcadia).
What is the structure of ‘Astrophel and Stella’?
The rhyme and meter in ‘Astrophel and Stella’ are very regular.
What is ‘Apology for Poetry’?
‘Apology for Poetry’ is a plea about poetry written by Sidney in 1595, representing one of the first critical approaches to poetry.
What does ‘Apology for Poetry’ discuss?
‘Apology for Poetry’ discusses the transfiguration of ordinary poetry.
