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Donne, John
(c1572-1631) For the last decade of his life, John Donne concentrated on writing more sermons than poetry. He's known for poems like: "The Bait" and "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning."
- 17th Century AD - Literary
- 17th Century AD - Writers
- British Writers / English
- Death Be Not Proud - Donne
- Dying & Death - Theme
- Metaphysical Poets
- Poets - Poetry Writers
A Valediction Forbidden Mourning
A Valediction Forbidden Mourning is a poem by John Donne. Here's the work of poetry.
17th-Century Reading List
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A Valediction of Weeping - John Donne (1572-1631)
Read "A Valediction of Weeping," by John Donne (1572-1631).
Annunciation - John Donne
Read "Annunciation," by John Donne.
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John Donne - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about John Donne, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
John Donne - Books About John Donne
John Donne was a British writer known for poems like "Death Be Not Proud" ("Holy Sonnet 10"), "Break of Day," and other works. He was the founder of the Metaphysical Poets. Read more about Donne's life and works.
John Donne and the Beginning of the Metaphysical Poetry - A History
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Metaphysical Poets
Metaphysical poetry is concerned with the experience of human beings, of love, romance, sensuality, relationships, learning and art.
Nativity - John Donne
Read "Nativity," by John Donne.
Song - John Donne (1572-1631)
Read "Song," by John Donne (1572-1631)
The Flea - John Donne
Read "The Flea," by John Donne.
The Sun Rising - John Donne (1572-1631)
Read "The Sun Rising" by John Donne (1572-1631).
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Woman's Constancy - John Donne (1572-1631)
Read "Woman's Constantcy," by John Donne (1572-1631).