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Intricate verses for the modern soul.

Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.

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Selected Poetry

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ISBN: 9780199539062
Date of Publication: 2009-01-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Art
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John Donne (1572-1631) is perhaps the most important poet of the seventeenth century, and has often been referred to as the founder of the metaphysical genre. His poetry is highly distinctive and individual, adopting a multitude of tones, images, forms, and personae. This collection of Donne's verse includes a wide selection from both his secular and divine poems, including such well-known poems as "Air and Angels," "The Flea," the "Holy Sonnets", and "The Progress of the Soul." The poems are provided with full Notes and a useful Introduction to Donne's life and poetry.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Intricate verses for the modern soul.

Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.