An edition of Arcadia (1598)

The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

The Original quarto edition (1590) in photographic facsimile, with abibliographical introduction

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An edition of Arcadia (1598)

The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

The Original quarto edition (1590) in photographic facsimile, with abibliographical introduction

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Basilus, a foolish old duke, consults an oracle as he imperiously wishes to know the future, but he is less than pleased with what he learns. To escape the oracle's horrific prophecies about his family and kingdom he withdraws into pastoral retreat with his wife and two daughters. When a pair of wandering princes fall in love with the princesses and adopt disguises to gain access to them, all manner of complications, both comic and serious, ensue. Part-pastoral romance, part-heroic epic, Sidney's long narrative work was hugely popular for centuries after its first publication in 1593, inspiring two sequels and countless imitations, and contributing greatly to the development of the novel.

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K. Paul, Trench, Trübner
Language
English
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45

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Subjects
Classic Literature, Early works to 1800, English Pastoral literature, Fiction, Literature, Poetry, Poetry (poetic works by one author), British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), Pastoral literature, history and criticism
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Albert Feuillerat (1874-1953), Philip Sidney Sir (1554-1586), William Alexander Stirling Earl of (1567 or 8-1640)

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The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia
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The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia: The Original quarto edition (1590) in photographic facsimile, with abibliographical introduction
1891, K. Paul, Trench, Trübner
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The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia
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The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia
1598, Imprinted for William Ponsonbie
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With reproduction of original title: The Covntesse of Pembrokes Arcadia, written by Sir Philippe Sidnei. London, Printed for William Ponsonbie, Anno Domini, 1590.

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ix p., 45 p.
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45

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