Publisher's Synopsis
This book contains a selection of devotional writings by John Donne, an English poet, scholar, and Anglican priest who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The work also includes two sermons, one of which was written in honor of Lady Danvers, a friend of Donne's, and the other of which reflects on the nature of death. A biography of Donne's life by I. Walton is included. This book provides a unique perspective on the religious and literary culture of early modern England.
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