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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819309103321

Autore

Berry Edward I. <1940->

Titolo

The making of Sir Philip Sidney / / Edward Berry

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Toronto, Ontario ; ; Buffalo, New York ; ; London, England : , : University of Toronto Press, , 1998

©1998

ISBN

1-4426-5978-5

1-4426-5520-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (258 p.)

Collana

Heritage

Disciplina

821/.3

Soggetti

Literature and society - England - History - 16th century

Poets, English - Early modern, 1500-1700

Courts and courtiers in literature

Autobiography in literature

History

Biographies.

Electronic books.

Great Britain Court and courtiers Biography

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages [213]-235) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Sidney's life: a brief chronology -- Imitation and identity -- Friend to Hubert Languet -- Self-portrayals at court, 1575-9 -- Philisides in exile: the old Arcadia -- Astrophil and the comedy of love -- The poet as warrior: a defence of poetry -- Philisides in Andromana's court: the new Arcadia -- The autobiographical impulse: conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

Sir Philip Sidney is one of the most popular and enduring of Elizabethan authors. This book explores how Sidney created himself as a poet by 'making' representations of himself in the roles of some of his most literary creations. Electronic Format Disclaimer: Figure 2 removed at the request of the rights holder.