
John Donne
Although the poet John Donne lived so long ago, some phrases from his writing still linger with us today, such as "no man is an island," "death be not proud," and "for whom the bell tolls," which provided the title for one of Ernest Hemingway''s novels.
John Donne used poems as a means of metaphysical inquiry and meditation as well as for very sensual expression. His daringly original use of imager...
Although the poet John Donne lived so long ago, some phrases from his writing still linger with us today, such as "no man is an island," "death be not proud," and "for whom the bell tolls," which provided the title for one of Ernest Hemingway''s novels.
John Donne used poems as a means of metaphysical inquiry and meditation as well as for very sensual expression. His daringly original use of imager...