Alcilia Philoparthen's Louing Follie, 1595 (1879)

""Alcilia Philoparthen¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Louing Follie"" is a book published in 1879 by Alexander B. Grosart. It is a reprint of a 1595 work that was originally written by an anonymous author under the pseudonym Alcilia Philoparthen. The book is a collection of poems that tell the story of a woman named Alcilia who falls in love with a man named Philoparthen. The poems follow their relationship as it progresses from infatuation to full-blown love. The book is written in an Elizabethan style and features a mix of sonnets, madrigals, and other poetic forms. The poems are filled with rich imagery and metaphors that capture the intensity of Alcilia's emotions. The book is considered a classic example of Elizabethan poetry and provides a fascinating glimpse into the romantic ideals of the time. Grosart's edition includes an introduction and notes that provide historical context and help readers understand the language and themes of the poems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.