sir philip sidney

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Noun sir philip sidney has 1 sense

Sidney, Sir Philip Sidney - English poet (1554-1586)
--₁ is a kind of poet

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Sir Philip Sidney

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Sir Philip Sidney was an English poet, soldier, and courtier, known for his significant contributions to the Elizabethan era. He is best remembered for his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella and his critical work The Defence of Poesy. Sidney was renowned for his chivalrous character and his influential role in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.

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The poetry of Sir Philip Sidney is considered a cornerstone of English literary tradition.
Sir Philip Sidney served as a diplomat, representing Queen Elizabeth I in various European courts.
In The Defence of Poesy, Sir Philip Sidney explores the importance of poetry in society.
Many students study the life and works of Sir Philip Sidney as part of their literature course.

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