Subplots involve the manipulation of a peasant family and a one year window to rescue the princess Erona from being burned at the stake.  It includes such poems as "What tongu
Subplots involve the manipulation of a peasant family and a one year window to rescue the princess Erona from being burned at the stake.  It includes such poems as "What tongue can her perfections tell" and a double sestina depicting a discussion between Klaius and Strephon.  The first part ends with the heroes fighting off a lion and a bear, while another scene involves a prince disguising himself as an Amazon.  The first iteration of this work included an appendix titled "A Debate on Versification," as well as a dedication to the author's "dear sister," the Countess of Pembroke.  Composed in five "Books or Acts," it opens with the ruler of the title realm, Basilius, receiving dire prophecies concerning the fate of his two daughters, Pamela and Philoclea.  For 10 points, identify this 16th century pastoral romance, a work published in "Old" and "New" versions and written by Philip Sydney.
Subplots involve the manipulation of a peasant family and a one year window to rescue the princess Erona from being burned at the stake.  
Arcadia