“So, then, the best of the historian is subject to the poet; for whatsoever action or faction, whatsoever counsel, policy, or war-stratagem the historian is bound to recite, that may the poet, if he list, with his imitation make his own, beautifying it both for further teaching and more delighting, as it pleaseth him; having all, from Dante’s Heaven to his Hell, under the authority of his pen.”
Quote by Philip Sidney
Work
English Essays: From Sir Philip Sidney to Macaulay
This book is a compilation of essays written by various English authors, including Sir Philip Sidney and Macaulay, spanning a significant period of English literary history. 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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Source: The works of the Honourable Sir Philip Sidney, kt., in prose and verse