John Donne (1572-1631) is a poet of concerted emotional and intellectual force, whose strenuously original approach to the subject matter, diction and form of verse re-made English poetry. Donne's poetry combines paradoxical wit, scientific and theological learning with the rhythms and diction of spoken language. Crises of love, conscience, and faith are the great concerns John Donne (1572-1631) is a poet of concerted emotional and intellectual force, whose strenuously original approach to the subject matter, diction and form of verse re-made English poetry. Donne's poetry combines paradoxical wit, scientific and theological learning with the rhythms and diction of spoken language. Crises of love, conscience, and faith are the great concerns of his poetry which is by turns exalted or disenchanted, direct or oblique, morally profound or outrageously spiteful.
The Works of John Donne (Poetry Library)
John Donne (1572-1631) is a poet of concerted emotional and intellectual force, whose strenuously original approach to the subject matter, diction and form of verse re-made English poetry. Donne's poetry combines paradoxical wit, scientific and theological learning with the rhythms and diction of spoken language. Crises of love, conscience, and faith are the great concerns John Donne (1572-1631) is a poet of concerted emotional and intellectual force, whose strenuously original approach to the subject matter, diction and form of verse re-made English poetry. Donne's poetry combines paradoxical wit, scientific and theological learning with the rhythms and diction of spoken language. Crises of love, conscience, and faith are the great concerns of his poetry which is by turns exalted or disenchanted, direct or oblique, morally profound or outrageously spiteful.
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Nicky –
I hadn't actually read much of John Donne's work before, which is rather odd given that I've been obsessed with English Literature since forever and ever. But I used to (still do, really) have a huge blind spot when it came to poetry, because I didn't like it that much. Donne's poetry is good: some of the poems are just beautiful, with lovely, lovely imagery, and some are pretty clever ("The Flea", although that's also gross). Despite the language, it's pretty easy to read, too. It's funny to ap I hadn't actually read much of John Donne's work before, which is rather odd given that I've been obsessed with English Literature since forever and ever. But I used to (still do, really) have a huge blind spot when it came to poetry, because I didn't like it that much. Donne's poetry is good: some of the poems are just beautiful, with lovely, lovely imagery, and some are pretty clever ("The Flea", although that's also gross). Despite the language, it's pretty easy to read, too. It's funny to approach it from two different directions: from a modern perspective and from an in-context perspective -- I'm doing Donne in both Renaissance Literature and English Literature. Definitely worth reading even if it's not for study.
Rosa Ramôa –
*** "...a morte de qualquer homem diminui-me, porque sou parte do género humano, e por isso não me perguntes por quem os sinos dobram; eles dobram por ti". (John Donne) *** *** "...a morte de qualquer homem diminui-me, porque sou parte do género humano, e por isso não me perguntes por quem os sinos dobram; eles dobram por ti". (John Donne) ***
Jess –
Metaphysical poetry that's so good you'll want to mark passages and copy then into your journals. His stuff covers marriage, death, politics, and, of course, love. My favorite: Holy Sonnet X Metaphysical poetry that's so good you'll want to mark passages and copy then into your journals. His stuff covers marriage, death, politics, and, of course, love. My favorite: Holy Sonnet X
Stephen –
One of the best compendiums of Donne's poems that I've seen in a long time. One of the best compendiums of Donne's poems that I've seen in a long time.
Mii –
This book is a great read!
Kristin –
John Donne's poetry is beautifully written. John Donne's poetry is beautifully written.
Leni King –
One of the greats. Donne's ability to suspend time and capture moments of intimacy is almost unmatched. An unusual inspiration for a lesbian poet you may say, but I am not alone! One of the greats. Donne's ability to suspend time and capture moments of intimacy is almost unmatched. An unusual inspiration for a lesbian poet you may say, but I am not alone!
~Annaki~ –
Loved it <3
Charles Joseph Albert –
He hit a few homers. But it's remarkable how much of what he wrote does not reach me at all. He hit a few homers. But it's remarkable how much of what he wrote does not reach me at all.
Charlie Ericson –
Even better the second time
Daniel –
"No man is an island entire of himself...", and with that my interest in poetry was launched. A truly spiritual and gifted writer. "No man is an island entire of himself...", and with that my interest in poetry was launched. A truly spiritual and gifted writer.
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