Favorite Sons: The Politics and Poetics of the Sidney Family

by E Mazzola

In this examination of Sir Philip Sidney, author of the famous romance, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, and his family, Elizabeth Mazzola argues that families are a form of poetic projects. The Sidney family, and members of the so-called 'Sidney circle' aimed to celebrate Sir Philip's life through literary tradition - they repeatedly turned to writing their own poetry as a vehicle to analyze or extend familial connections. Mazzola illustrates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349731889
• ISBN13: 9781349731886
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"