John Donne
1572 - 1631
author of metaphysical and love poetry that is among the greatest ever written
Donne's metaphysical poetry makes use of complex, shifting images which are remarkably convincing to the reader. The greatness of his poetry is the simplicity in the ideas expressed - despite the use of extensive techniques and varying images, a simple and complete argument is moulded in all of the poet's works.
At an early age, Donne entered the University of Oxford, and later had a short stint at Cambridge University. He did not receive a degree from either university; but subsequently studied law and worked as a lawyer.
He became a priest of the Anglican Church in 1615, after deserting the Catholic faith in which he was brought up. His collection of Holy Sermons, 160 Sermons is some of his most interesting work.
Donne's metaphysical poetry and the irregular techniques he employed which were so unique for his time had a profound influence on many authors.
Essays
John Donne -- A historical/topical look at the life of John Donne
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Donne and Findley: Comparisons Vpon Contentalist Existences -- I compare John Donne to Timothy Findley and thusly derive the ways in which Donne foreshadows modern philisophical and literary trends
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Take the poet, John Donne â 1572 â 1631 and comment on how the life and times of his era is reflected in their writing. -- The piece examines the life and times of the enigmatic poet, John Donne.
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Symbolism and Meaning in âThe Canonizationâ by John Donne -- Analysis of Canonisation by John Donne
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"Death, Be Not Proud" by Donne & "Death" by Herbert -- Analysis of the tone, figurative language, and metaphor Donne & Herbert use to depict Death in a certain way.
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The Study of Female Position in John Donne's ''Songs and Sonnets'' -- This paper analyzes the position of female figure in John Donne's 'Songs and Sonnets'.
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One Great Poet Describes Another: The Wisdom of Wordsworth Applied to the Work of Donne -- This essay explores the richness of meaning embodied in the sonnet, "Death Be Not Proud."
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