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) (2 hr 14 min)
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.