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What is the primary theme of 'Astrophel and Stella'?
What is the primary theme of 'Astrophel and Stella'?
The collection 'Astrophel and Stella' consists of 100 sonnets.
The collection 'Astrophel and Stella' consists of 100 sonnets.
False
Who is the author of 'Astrophel and Stella'?
Who is the author of 'Astrophel and Stella'?
Sir Philip Sidney
Astrophel compares Stella to mythical figures such as __________ and __________.
Astrophel compares Stella to mythical figures such as __________ and __________.
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Match the following components of 'Astrophel and Stella' with their characteristics:
Match the following components of 'Astrophel and Stella' with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Astrophel and Stella
- A collection of sonnets written by Sir Philip Sidney in 1591
- Explores the theme of unrequited love
- Divided into three books, with a total of 108 sonnets
- Written in Shakespearean form with an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme
- Astrophel (star lover) expresses his love for Stella (star)
- Compares Stella to mythological figures like Venus and Diana
- Expresses his inability to win her heart
- Uses figures of speech to compare love
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Test your knowledge on 'Astrophel and Stella', the renowned collection of sonnets by Sir Philip Sidney. Explore its themes, structure, and the expressions of unrequited love through the lens of mythological references. Challenge yourself with questions on the writing style and poetic devices used throughout the work.
