John Donne: Life, Mind & Art
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This scholarly biography offers a profound examination of John Donne, one of England's most significant metaphysical poets. John Carey meticulously chronicles Donne's multifaceted life, from his early years as a witty satirist and passionate lover to his later transformation into a revered Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. The work uncovers the intricate connections between Donne's personal experiences, his intellectual pursuits, and the profound artistry of his poetry and prose. It presents a compelling portrait of a complex figure navigating the religious and political upheavals of the Jacobean era, providing essential insights into his enduring literary legacy.
Author: John Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This scholarly biography offers a profound examination of John Donne, one of England's most significant metaphysical poets. John Carey meticulously chronicles Donne's multifaceted life, from his early years as a witty satirist and passionate lover to his later transformation into a revered Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. The work uncovers the intricate connections between Donne's personal experiences, his intellectual pursuits, and the profound artistry of his poetry and prose. It presents a compelling portrait of a complex figure navigating the religious and political upheavals of the Jacobean era, providing essential insights into his enduring literary legacy.