These four sermons meditating on death, including Death's Duel (1630), Donne's last public oration, are among his most dramatic writings. Foreword by Edward Docx.
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Synopsis:
Dean of St Paul's, John Donne was feted in his day not just as a poet but also as an inspired and inspiring preacher, and these four extended meditations on death are amongst his most powerful and dramatic writings. The magnificent 'Death's Duel' is published here alongside his Lent sermons for the two previous years (1628 and 1629), along with his Easter Day sermon of 1619, preached on the occasion of the King's sickness. Together they create a fascinating study of early seventeenth-century attitudes towards death.
About the Author:
Originally a Catholic, the poet and preacher John Donne (1572-1631) joined the established Church and became Dean of St Paul's. He is best known for his metaphysical poetry, which includes sonnets, satires and elegies.
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- PublisherHesperus Press Ltd
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1843916002
- ISBN 13 9781843916000
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages112
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