Sir Philip Sidney. 1554-1586

Sweet food of sweetly uttered knowledge.

Defence of Poesy.

He cometh unto you with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney-corner.

Defence of Poesy.

I never heard the old song of Percy and Douglas that I found not my heart moved more than with a trumpet.

Defence of Poesy.

High-erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.[34:1]

Arcadia. Book i.

They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.[34:2]

Arcadia. Book i.

Many-headed multitude.[34:3]

Arcadia. Book ii.

My dear, my better half.

Arcadia. Book iii.

Fool! said my muse to me, look in thy heart, and write.[34:4]

Astrophel and Stella, i.

Have I caught my heav'nly jewel.[34:5]

Astrophel and Stella, i. Second Song.