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John Donne
AuthorBooks · Second hand1572-1631
John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London (1621–1631). He is considered the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets. His poetical works are noted for their metaphorical and sensual style and include sonnets, love poems, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs and satires. He is also known for his sermons.
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About John Donne
Birth
1572
Death
1631
John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London (1621–1631). He is considered the preeminent representative of the metaphysical poets. His poetical works are noted for their metaphorical and sensual style and include sonnets, love poems, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs and satires. He is also known for his sermons.
John Donne was the central figure of 17th-century English metaphysical poetry.
Beyond his literary career, he served as a lawyer, politician, and Anglican minister.
His body of work includes an impressive collection of over 400 written texts.
Born in London, his life was marked by a profound transition between secular and religious spheres.
His sermons and poems remain fundamental pillars of early English literature.
