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Donne: Selected Poetry


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Offers an introduction to the life and literary significance of John Donne, highlighting his journey from a Catholic family to becoming an Anglican chaplain and celebrated preacher, as well as his recognition as a founder of the Metaphysical Poets. The selection features seventy of Donne's poems and extracts, categorized into various themes such as "Songs and Sonnets," "Elegies," "Divine Poems," and more, with modernized spellings and slight punctuation modifications for clarity, alongside explanatory notes for obscure words. The collection also includes his famous prose excerpt, "No Man is an Island," providing a comprehensive overview of his diverse poetic and philosophical contributions.

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