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In the verdant realm of Arcadia, where nymphs dance and shepherds sing, a tale of unrequited love unfolds. Double Sestina - Ye Goatherd Gods, a masterpiece by Sir Philip Sidney, weaves a tapestry of longing and despair.
As the goatherd Strephon pines for the unattainable Urania, his heartstrings are plucked with each verse. The sestina form, with its intricate pattern of repeating words, echoes the relentless torment of his unfulfilled desire. Through Sidney's lyrical prose, we witness the depths of Strephon's anguish and the bittersweet beauty of his unyielding love.