Poetry has over the centuries grouped poets or poems into many different themes and movements.Amongst its most unusual movements are the English wordsmiths, The Silver Poets.This select band lived during the sixteenth century reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st. Amongst their storied ranks were Sir Thomas Wyatt, Sir Philip Sidney, Henry Howard, the Earl of Surrey, Sir Walter Raleigh, John Davies, Michael Drayton and Mary Sidney (Herbert), the Countess of Pembroke.The theme...

Probably composed in the 1580s, Philip Sidney's Astrophil and Stella is an English sonnet sequence containing 108 sonnets and 11 songs. The name derives from the two Greek words, 'aster' (star) and 'phil' (lover), and the Latin word 'stella' meaning star. Thus Astrophil is the star lover, and Stella is his star. Sidney partly nativized the key features of his Italian model Petrarch, including an ongoing but partly obscure narrative, the philosophical trappings of the poet in relation to lo...

Sir Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia (1593), well known to Shakespeare, was the most popular piece of original English fiction and poetry for over two hundred years. This restored and modernized text has been specially designed for contemporary readers.

The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia by Philip Sidney is a landmark work of English Renaissance literature, blending romance, pastoral fantasy, political intrigue, and moral reflection into a richly layered narrative. Originally composed in the late 16th century, this expansive prose romance is celebrated for its elegant style, imaginative storytelling, and enduring influence on English literature. Set in the idyllic and mythical land of Arcadia, the story follows the noble prince Pyrocles a...

50 classic poems reflowing in a modern medium. Originally published in black ink on white paper, 16 traditional poets have now been rendered digitally for e-readers.Poetry is the oldest and most flexible art form, and has migrated from performances to papyrus rolls to printed pages. Far from being unsuited to our digital age, poetry, with its short, striking word fragments, can twist and turn on the most dynamic screens. Tradition Digitized presents traditional poems not in the fix...

"An American Crusader at Verdun" by Philip Sidney Rice is a compelling narrative that delves into the experiences of American soldiers during World War I, particularly focusing on the Battle of Verdun. Rice, drawing from his own experiences, paints a vivid picture of the harrowing conditions faced by troops in one of the war's most brutal confrontations. The book captures the essence of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who fought, providing readers with a profoun...

"The Defence of Poesy" by Philip Sidney. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone i...

A citation in general orders, by the Commanding General of the 69th Division of Infantry of the French Army, which declares that Driver Philip S. Rice “has always set an example of the greatest courage and devotion in the most trying circumstances during the evacuation of wounded in the attacks of August and September, 1917, before Verdun,” ought to be sufficient introduction in itself to this story of an American Ambulance Driver who bore himself valiantly in those days of the great trage...

In "The Defence of Poesy," Philip Sidney ardently articulates his profound belief in the value of poetry as a crucial form of creative expression. Written as a response to the criticisms of poetry prevalent in the late 16th century, this treatise engages with issues of morality, aesthetics, and the nature of art, employing a rich tapestry of rhetorical skill and philosophical discourse. Sidney deftly intertwines classical references with personal anecdotes, establishing a poignant argument...

Sir Philip Sydney was born in 1534 and by the time of his death only 32 years later had come to exemplify the ideal courtier. This collection of his writings is the ideal window into the mind and work of this essayist, poet, diplomat, and favorite.

Soldier, spy and poet, Sir Philip Sidney remains an enigmatic figure of the Elizabethan world, whose diverse and inspiring works helped to shape the course of English literature throughout the Renaissance, in spite of his tragic early death. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Sidney’s complete works for the first time in digital publishing history, with beautiful illustrations, Davis’ seminal biograp...

In "A Defence of Poesie and Poems," Philip Sidney articulates a compelling argument for the significance of poetry in society, positioning it as a supreme form of human expression. Written in a classical style infused with the fervor of the Renaissance, Sidney defends poetry against its detractors by emphasizing its moral and ethical purposes. The text intricately weaves personal anecdotes with rich literary analysis, blending elements of rhetorical flourish and philosophical inquiry, ulti...