Astrophil and Stella
Sir Philip Sidney
Read by Elizabeth Klett
Astrophil and Stella is a sonnet sequence written by Philip Sidney, an Elizabethan poet and courtier. It details the frustrated love of Astrophil (whose name means "star-lover") for his beloved Stella (whose name means "star"). It is likely that Sidney based his poems on his own unrequited passion for a married woman. The sequence inspired other sonnet writers of the period, such as Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, and Lady Mary Wroth. (Summary written by Elizabeth Klett)
Chapters
| Sonnets 01-30 | 27:49 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
| Sonnets 31-60 | 28:13 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
| Sonnets 61-84 | 29:13 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
| Sonnets 85-90 | 26:51 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
| Sonnets 91-108 | 22:12 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Reviews
Astrophil and Stella
elombu
Elizabeth Klett's clear, intelligent and beautiful reading of these poems is a delight. 16th century English has never been better read.
.Magnificent
shane miller
A gem indeed. Thanks girl, for the beautiful reading.