Question

What is Astrophel and Stella primarily about?

• A. A dramatic play exploring the Peloponnesian War
• B. An epic poem detailing the adventures of a medieval knight
• C. A sequence of sonnets about unrequited love
• D. A collection of philosophical essays on the nature of reality

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A sequence of sonnets about unrequited love

• Astrophel and Stella is Sidney’s famous sonnet sequence, depicting the speaker’s emotional turmoil over unfulfilled desire, blending classical form with personal introspection.