My thoughts, imprisoned in my secret woes, with flamy breaths do issue oft in sound

My thoughts, imprisoned in my secret woes, with flamy breaths do issue oft in sound

The line "My thoughts, imprisoned in my secret woes, with flamy breaths do issue oft in sound" from Philip Sidney's sonnet sequence Astrophil and Stella encapsulates the inner turmoil and emotional intensity that characterizes much of his work. Sidney was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era, known for his contributions to literature, poetry, and courtly life. His sonnets often explore themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human emotion.