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eBook
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Astrophel and Stella [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of Sir Philip Sidney's poem "Astrophel and Stella" based on the 1591 edition.
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eBook
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: The Lady of May, by Sir Philip Sidney [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This full-text edition of The Lady of May derives from the 1605 edition of The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia. It features an introduction, notes, and bibliography. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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Primary
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Sidneiana: A Very Godly Letter (1591)

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage features a transcript of a letter written by Sir Henry Sidney in in 1565 or 1566 to his son, Philip Sidney, the Elizabethan poet. The letter is famous for the advice it gives to the young Philip about learning and being a...
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Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

Univ. Of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Sir Philip Sidney

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features biographical information about the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney and links to full text examples of his poetry.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: Sir Philip Sidney: Sonnets

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Sir Philip Sidney, his techniques, and his sonnets. It features "Sonnet 39" from his sequence "Astrophil and Stella" and an accompanying worksheet and Sidney's biography.
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Website
Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
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Primary
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto Libraries: Rpo: Astrophel and Stella: 77

For Students 9th - 10th
Sir Philip Sidney's poem "Astrophel and Stella: 77" with footnotes to aid in vocabulary and comprehension.
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: "My True Love Hath My Heart" by Sidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text and of the poem "My True-Love Hath My Heart," by the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586).
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Website
Luminarium

Luminarium: "Sleep, Baby Mine" by Sir Philip Sidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Sir Philip Sidney's lyric poem and lullaby, "Sleep, Baby Mine."
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: Essays and Research on the Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive site to learn more about English Renaissance Literature. This site is a gold mine of information. It has several essays that illuminate this genre. Find out more about this period in literature through this...
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eBook
Sonnet Central

Sonnets of Sir Philip Sidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of sonnets by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), the Elizabethan poet.
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Website
The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend

For Students 9th - 10th
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
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Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Glossary of Literary Theory: Christian Humanism

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief description of what Christian humanism was.