The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2) by John Donne
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Donne, John, 1572-1631
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"The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Donne is a collection of poetry published in the early 17th century. This volume features a comprehensive compilation of Donne's works alongside extensive commentaries and annotations by Herbert J. C. Grierson, aimed at illuminating the complexities of Donne's metaphysical poetry. The poems within ...
personal emotion with intellectual depth. The opening of this collection provides not only an introduction to the anthology but also explains Grierson's motivations for curating this edition. He recounts how his teaching experiences revealed students’ struggles with Donne’s language and themes, prompting him to create clearer interpretations based on meticulous collation of various editions and manuscripts. Moreover, Grierson discusses the importance of the 1633 edition as a primary source and highlights the rich historical context of Donne's work, ensuring that readers will have a deep understanding of the poetic landscape while engaging with the texts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Steven Robinson
5 months agoMy professor recommended this and the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Barbara Clark
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