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Sidney’s belief in moderation. Poetry as a Moral Instrument in Astrophil and Stella Sidney’s sonnets serve as a testament to his belief that poetry can instruct and elevate the reader. For example, his depiction of love’s

irtue, this collection of 108 sonnets and 11 songs offers an intimate glimpse into Sidney’s emotional and intellectual world. The work stands as a pioneering piece in the development of English poetic tradition, influencing countless poets and shaping the sonnet form’