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This collection investigates the intellectual and spiritual development of John Donne through his primary poetic and prose works, framed by Izaak Walton’s foundational biography. The text serves as a comprehensive record of Donne’s contributions to seventeenth-century English literature, documenting his transition from a secular poet to a prominent Dean of St. Paul’s. By pairing his creative output with a contemporary biographical account, the volume provides a contextual lens through which to examine the theological and personal conflicts inherent in his writing.
What You Will Find
Scholars and literary historians regard this collection as a vital resource for understanding the evolution of metaphysical poetry. Readers frequently note that the inclusion of Walton’s biography provides an essential, albeit hagiographic, perspective on Donne’s complex public and private identity.
Page Count:
126
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0199110344
ISBN-13:
9780199110346
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