“Contentions for trifles can get but a trifling victory.”
Quote by Philip Sidney
Work
The Miscellaneous Works of Sir Philip Sidney, Knt: With a Life of the Author and Illustrative Notes
This volume presents a wide array of works by the Elizabethan poet and statesman Sir Philip Sidney. It includes his famous sonnets, the prose treatise 'Apologie for Poetrie,' and various letters. The book also features a detailed biography of Sidney and provides explanatory notes to aid readers in understanding the historical context and literary significance of the texts. more
Author
Philip Sidney
Philip Sidney, born on November 30, 1554, and died on October 17, 1586, was a prominent poet, playwright, and critic during the English Renaissance. His works are renowned for their elegant style and profound thought, leaving a lasting impact on literature. more
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