Astrophil and Stella (Sonnet 2) Reference to Context
Astrophil and Stella (Sonnet 2) Reference to Context and all is here Reference to Context 1) Not at first sight, nor with a dribbed shot. Love gave the wound, which while I breathe will bleed. Reference:- The above lines are taken from the poem, 'Astrophil and Stella', written by Philip Sidney. The poem describes the relationship between Astrophil and Stella. Context:- The poet expresses Astrophil's love for Stella. In the opening of the poem, the poet expresses how he is falling in love with Stella. He tells us that he did not fall in love with Stella's first sight, but was gradually charmed into doing so, till by degrees he found himself in love with Stella. Having fallen in love, he now regrets that he has lost all his per- sonal freedom. So, he says that love gave the wound', which he bears. Conclusion:- The poet explains how he fell in love with Stella and how much pain and suffering he is enduring because of it. 2. I saw and ...
