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The Sidney Psalter - The Psalms of Sir Philip and Mary Sidney (Paperback, Revised) Loot Price: R271
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The Sidney Psalter - The Psalms of Sir Philip and Mary Sidney (Paperback, Revised)

Sir Philip Sidney, Mary Sidney; Edited by Hannibal Hamlin, Michael G. Brennan, Margaret P. Hannay, Noel J. Kinnamon

Series: Oxford World's Classics

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'the highest matter in the noblest form' John Donne's description of the Psalms celebrates not only the perfection of the biblical psalms but their translation into poetic form by the Sidneys, who turned them into some of the most accomplished lyric poems of the English Renaissance. Although it was not printed until the nineteenth century, the Sidney Psalter was widely read in manuscript and influenced poets from Donne and Herbert to Milton and beyond. It turned these well-known and well-loved Psalms into sophisticated verse, selecting or inventing a different stanza form for each one. This variety of forms matches the appeal of their content: there are Psalms of praise and blame, Psalms of cursing and lamentation, Psalms of joy and exaltation, Psalms that recount history, and Psalms that describe Creation or divine law. This is the first complete edition of the Psalter for over forty years. The Psalms are provided in an authoritative modernized text, with helpful glosses and notes illuminating points of interpretation, and an introduction setting the Psalms in their literary and cultural contexts. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Release date: September 2009
First published: October 2009
Authors: Sir Philip Sidney • Mary Sidney
Editors: Hannibal Hamlin • Michael G. Brennan • Margaret P. Hannay • Noel J. Kinnamon
Dimensions: 195 x 128 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 337
Edition: Revised
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-921793-9
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General
Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals > General
Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals > General
Books > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
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LSN: 0-19-921793-9
Barcode: 9780199217939

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