Astrophel and Other PoemsTaken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon CharlesSwinburne, Vol. VI

By Swinburne Algernon Charles

Astrophel and Other Poems is a collection of works by Algernon Charles Swinburne, published as Vol. VI in The Collected Poetical Works. It includes poems that showcase Swinburne's exquisite wordplay, rich imagery and exploration of themes like love, passion and death. The collection also includes the eponymous poem "Astrophel", a tribute to the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney.