Abstract
VIDENCE that Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) was able to read Spanish would cast new light on his Arcadia (ca. 1580-86), a work fashioned, at least originally, in the mold of the Spanish pastoral romance. There is, of course, nothing new in the claim that Sidney knew and was affected by the very popular and seminal Diana (ca. 1559) of Jorge de Montemayor and its principal continuation, the Diana enamorada (1564) of Gaspar Gil Polo, but no careful study of Sidney's use of the Castilian originals has yet been made.' Those commentators
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
