Selections From The Works Of John Donne (1840)

By John Donne

Book Overview

Selections From The Works Of John Donne is a book that was published in 1840 and is written by John Donne, a famous English poet and cleric who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book is a collection of some of Donne's most notable works, including his poetry and prose writings. The selections in the book cover a wide range of topics, including love, religion, mortality, and politics. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Donne's work. The first section contains some of his most famous love poems, including ""The Canonization"" and ""The Sun Rising."" The second section focuses on his religious writings, including his sermons and meditations. The third section contains some of his political and satirical works, including ""Satire III"" and ""The Second Anniversarie."" Throughout the book, readers will be able to appreciate Donne's unique style and mastery of language. His writing is known for its complex metaphors, intellectual depth, and emotional intensity. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, or religious writing. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most important writers of the English Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120702739
• ISBN13: 9781120702739
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"