Selected Poems
por John Donne
Considered by many critics the foremost English 'metaphysical' poet, John Donne (1572-1631) earned renown for both sacred and secular verse, his love poems in the latter genre ranking among his most original and popular works. Brilliant and wideranging, Donne's verse …
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Considered by many critics the foremost English 'metaphysical' poet, John Donne (1572-1631) earned renown for both sacred and secular verse, his love poems in the latter genre ranking among his most original and popular works. Brilliant and wideranging, Donne's verse is distinguished by its passion, insight and inspired use of striking metaphors or 'conceits'. This volume contains a rich selection of the poet's best work
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