Description

Sir Fulke Greville's ""Life of Sir Philip Sidney Etc."" is a historical biography that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Sir Philip Sidney, a prominent figure in Elizabethan England. The book was first published in 1652 by Greville, who was a close friend and confidant of Sidney. The biography covers Sidney's upbringing, education, and his rise to prominence as a soldier, courtier, and poet. It also explores Sidney's personal relationships, including his marriage to Frances Walsingham and his close friendship with the poet Edmund Spenser. Greville's biography provides a detailed portrait of Sidney's character, his political views, and his literary achievements, including his famous work, ""Arcadia."" The book offers a unique perspective on the life and times of one of England's most celebrated Renaissance figures and is considered an important historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.