1569

Study at Magdalen College, Oxford

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What happened

In 1569, Sidney enrolled at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he continued his education in a more formal academic environment. His time at Oxford allowed him to delve deeper into literature, philosophy, and the arts, further refining his poetic voice. The college's emphasis on classical studies greatly influenced his literary output.

Literary impact

Sidney's studies at Oxford were instrumental in shaping his understanding of poetic form and rhetoric. The exposure to classical texts and the intellectual environment of the university contributed to his development as a poet and critic, culminating in his later works that would challenge and innovate the conventions of Elizabethan poetry.

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