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The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia (Penguin English Library) (Reprint Edition) by Sir Philip Sidney, Maurice (Editor/Introduction) Evans Paperback, 869 Pages, Published 1977 ISBN-10: 0-14-043111-X / 014043111X ISBN-13: 978-0-14-043111-7 / 9780140431117 Basilus, a foolish old Duke, consults an oracle as he imperiously wishes to know the future, but he is less than pleased with what he learns. To escape the oracle's horrific prophecies about his family and kingdom, he withdraws into pastoral retreat with his wife and two daughters. When a pair of wa |