Mary Sidney, Countess Of Pembroke (1912) - Paperback

by Frances Berkeley Young (Author)

Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke is a biographical book written by Frances Berkeley Young in 1912. The book details the life of Mary Sidney, who was the sister of Sir Philip Sidney, a famous poet and courtier in Elizabethan England. Mary was also a writer and patron of the arts, and played a significant role in the literary and cultural circles of her time. The book explores her upbringing, education, and marriage to Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, as well as her contributions to literature and her relationships with other writers of the era, including Edmund Spenser and William Shakespeare. It also delves into her involvement in politics and her religious beliefs. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of a remarkable woman who made a significant impact on the literary and cultural landscape of her time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.