The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Classics
Cover of the book The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia by Philip Sidney, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Philip Sidney ISBN: 9780141958781
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: February 22, 2007
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Philip Sidney
ISBN: 9780141958781
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: February 22, 2007
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book Grundrisse by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book The Voyage of Argo by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Pulling the Strings by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Penguin Classics: The Catalogue by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book George, the Dragon and the Princess by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Can We Have Our Balls Back, Please? by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book The Boyhood of Burglar Bill by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Girl! by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Literature and Evil by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book The Hound of the Baskervilles by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book UFO Afloat by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Mr Ma and Son by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book Abducted by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book This Horrid Practice by Philip Sidney
Cover of the book The Emperor's New Clothes - Read It Yourself with Ladybird by Philip Sidney
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy