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Astrophil and Stella (Version 2)

Astrophil and Stella (Version 2)

Di: Sir Philip Sidney
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Delve into the realm of unrequited love and poetic expression with "Astrophil and Stella (Version 2)," where the intricate dance of desire and longing unfolds through a sequence of sonnets and songs. This podcast invites listeners to explore the themes of passion, beauty, and the complexities of human emotion, as captured in the timeless verses inspired by the celestial imagery of stars and love. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection that reflects the rich tradition of English sonnetry and its evolution. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the art of poetry and the depth of romantic feeling. With each new episode, discover a fresh perspective on love’s trials and triumphs, inviting you to reflect on your own experiences and the universal nature of longing. Join us on this lyrical journey and immerse yourself in the beauty of poetic expression.

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  • Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth-William Wordsworth

    Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth-William Wordsworth
    Aug 28 2026
    Astrophil and Stella is a sequence of sonnets and songs written by Sir Philip Sidney, the Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier. It details the frustrated love of Astrophil (whose name means "star-lover") for his beloved Stella (whose name means "star"). The first of the famous English sonnet sequences, Astrophel and Stella influenced later writers like Edmund Spenser and William Shakespeare. In it, Sidney partially nativised the key features of his Italian model, Petrarch, which served to free the English sonnet from the strict rhyming requirements of the Italian form. - Summary by Alan Mapstone
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    1 ora e 56 min
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    Sirens Three -- Queen Summer-Walter Crane
    Aug 27 2026
    Astrophil and Stella is a sequence of sonnets and songs written by Sir Philip Sidney, the Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier. It details the frustrated love of Astrophil (whose name means "star-lover") for his beloved Stella (whose name means "star"). The first of the famous English sonnet sequences, Astrophel and Stella influenced later writers like Edmund Spenser and William Shakespeare. In it, Sidney partially nativised the key features of his Italian model, Petrarch, which served to free the English sonnet from the strict rhyming requirements of the Italian form. - Summary by Alan Mapstone

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    50 min
  • Collected Public Domain Poems of Wallace Stevens, Volume 1-Wallace Stevens

    Collected Public Domain Poems of Wallace Stevens, Volume 1-Wallace Stevens
    Aug 26 2026
    Astrophil and Stella is a sequence of sonnets and songs written by Sir Philip Sidney, the Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier. It details the frustrated love of Astrophil (whose name means "star-lover") for his beloved Stella (whose name means "star"). The first of the famous English sonnet sequences, Astrophel and Stella influenced later writers like Edmund Spenser and William Shakespeare. In it, Sidney partially nativised the key features of his Italian model, Petrarch, which served to free the English sonnet from the strict rhyming requirements of the Italian form. - Summary by Alan Mapstone

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    1 ora e 8 min
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