The Covntesse Of Pembrokes Arcadia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162691749)

The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia is a pastoral romance novel written by the English poet and courtier, Sir Philip Sidney. The book was first published in 1590 and is considered one of the most influential works of English literature from the Renaissance period.The story takes place in the fictional kingdom of Arcadia, where the main characters, Princess Pamela and her lover, Philoclea, navigate the challenges of love and courtship. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including shepherds, knights, and gods, who help or hinder their journey.The novel is known for its complex plot, intricate language, and philosophical themes. It explores the nature of love, the role of fate in human affairs, and the relationship between art and reality. It also contains several poems and songs that are considered some of the finest examples of Elizabethan poetry.The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia was highly influential in its time and has continued to inspire writers and artists throughout the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of the pastoral genre.But neither was the feuer of such impatient heate, as the inwarde plague-sore of her affection, nor the paine halfe so noysome, as the iealousie shee conceaued of her daughter Philoclea, lest this time of her sicknesse might giue apt occasion to Zelmane, whom shee misdoubted. Therefore she called Philoclea to her, and though it were late in the night, commauded her in her eare to go to the other lodge, and send Miso to her, with whom she would speak, and shee lie with her sister Pamela.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.

Author: Philip Sidney
ISBN-10: 1162691743
ISBN-13: 9781162691749
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 630
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.27d