Publisher: Stanyan/Random House, 1970
Unpagenated -- Approx. size: 8 by 5"

A collection of Donne's poetry and quotations.

An Elizabethan era poet and cleric, a contemporary of William Shakespeare. This book contains the famous quote, "...and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

His work has received much criticism over the years, especially concerning his metaphysical form. Donne is generally considered the most prominent member of the metaphysical poets, a phrase coined in 1781 by Samuel Johnson, following a comment on Donne by John Dryden. Dryden had written of Donne in 1693: "He affects the metaphysics, not only in his satires, but in his amorous verses, where nature only should reign; and perplexes the minds of the fair sex with nice speculations of philosophy, when he should engage their hearts, and entertain them with the softness of love."

Very good condition. Jacket is only showing some light wear to upper edge. Slightly bumped corners. Spotless interior other than small name of previous owner in front blank paper and on page ends when closed...see photos.

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