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Sidney, Sir Philip

(1554-1586) British writer. Scholar, diplomat, poet, courtier, soldier, and gentleman, Sir Philip Sidney was admired for his attainments in all of these pursuits.

Philip Sidney Biography

Here's a brief biography of Philip Sidney, as an introduction to Defence of Poesie. Sidney was a prominent writer in the Elizabethan period. Here are the details of his life.

'An Apologie for Poetrie' Part 1

An Apologie for Poetrie is one of the best-known works by Philip Sidney, who is representative of the Elizabethan period in literature. Here's the famous work.

'An Apologie for Poetrie' Part 2

Here's part 2 of Philip Sidney's important work, from the Elizabethan period.

'An Apologie for Poetrie' Part 3

Here's part 3 of Philip Sidney's important work, from the Elizabethan period.

'An Apologie for Poetrie' Part 4

Here's part 4 of Philip Sidney's important work, from the Elizabethan period.

Sir Philip Sidney

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