We conclude Satire 3, and talk about the difference between an aesthetics of difficulty (Donne's) and of effortlessness (e.g. Herrick and the Cavaliers).  Satire 3 as promoting difficulty as promoting thought.  Then on to "Batter My Heart..." and "Father, part of his double interest..." Some discussion of the NIcene Ring.

We conclude Satire 3, and talk about the difference between an aesthetics of difficulty (Donne's) and of effortlessness (e.g. Herrick and the Cavaliers). Satire 3 as promoting difficulty as promoting thought. Then on to "Batter My Heart..." and "Father, part of his double interest..." Some discussion of the NIcene Ring.

We conclude Satire 3, and talk about the difference between an aesthetics of difficulty (Donne's) and of effortlessness (e.g. Herrick and the Cavaliers). &nbsp;Satire 3 as promoting difficulty as promoting thought. &nbsp;Then on to "Batter My Heart..." and "Father, part of his double interest..." Some discussion of the NIcene Ring.

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