University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Astrophel and Stella [Pdf]
This is the full text of Sir Philip Sidney's poem "Astrophel and Stella" based on the 1591 edition.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: The Lady of May, by Sir Philip Sidney [Pdf]
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.]
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Sidneiana: A Very Godly Letter (1591)
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...
University of Toronto (Canada)
Univ. Of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Sir Philip Sidney
This site features biographical information about the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney and links to full text examples of his poetry.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: Sir Philip Sidney: Sonnets
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.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Libraries: Rpo: Astrophel and Stella: 77
Sir Philip Sidney's poem "Astrophel and Stella: 77" with footnotes to aid in vocabulary and comprehension.
Luminarium
Luminarium: "My True Love Hath My Heart" by Sidney
Full text and of the poem "My True-Love Hath My Heart," by the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586).
Luminarium
Luminarium: "Sleep, Baby Mine" by Sir Philip Sidney
Full text of Sir Philip Sidney's lyric poem and lullaby, "Sleep, Baby Mine."
Luminarium
Luminarium: Essays and Research on the Renaissance
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...
Sonnet Central
Sonnets of Sir Philip Sidney
Full text of sonnets by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), the Elizabethan poet.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Glossary of Literary Theory: Christian Humanism
Provides a brief description of what Christian humanism was.