Endimion and Phoebe is a poem written by Michael Drayton, a prominent English poet of the Elizabethan era. The poem tells the story of Endimion, a shepherd who falls in love with the goddess of the moon, Phoebe. Endimion is visited by Phoebe in his dreams, and the two fall deeply in love. However, their love is forbidden by the gods, and they are separated. Endimion is eventually granted immortality by Zeus, and is able to be with Phoebe forever.The poem is written in a pastoral style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the lives of shepherds. Drayton's use of language is rich and poetic, with a focus on imagery and metaphor. The themes of love, beauty, and the power of nature are central to the poem.Endimion and Phoebe was first published in 1595 as part of Drayton's collection of poems, Ideas Mirrour. It has since become one of his most famous works, and is considered a classic of Elizabethan literature.IN I-onia whence sprang old Poets fame, From whom that Sea did first deriue her name, The blessed bed whereon the Muses lay, Beauty of Greece, the pride of Asia, Whence Archelaus whom times....This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.