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Title: Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions; Together with Death's Duel
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions; Together with Death's Duel" by John Donne is a collection of meditative writings composed in the early 17th century. This work reflects on the nature of human existence, illness, death, and the sacred, showcasing Donne's deep intellectual and spiritual pursuits as he grapples with mortality and divine providence. The text serves as both a personal contemplation and a public exposition of faith, emphasizing the interconnectedness between physical suffering and spiritual awakening. At the start of the book, the author candidly shares his reflections on the abrupt transition from health to sickness, stirring feelings of existential dread and sorrow. He meditates on human vulnerability, pondering the suddenness of illness and the accompanying turmoil it brings to both body and soul. Through heartfelt prayers and philosophical inquiries, Donne lays bare the struggles of reconciling faith with the harsh realities of life, seeking solace in the divine amidst his tribulations. The opening sets the tone for a profound exploration of spirituality and the human condition, preparing readers for the deeper contemplations that follow throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Donne, John, 1572-1631
EBook No.: 23772
Published: Dec 8, 2007
Downloads: 1112
Language: English
Subject: Meditations
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions; Together with Death's Duel
Note: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stacy Brown, John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions; Together with Death's Duel" by John Donne is a collection of meditative writings composed in the early 17th century. This work reflects on the nature of human existence, illness, death, and the sacred, showcasing Donne's deep intellectual and spiritual pursuits as he grapples with mortality and divine providence. The text serves as both a personal contemplation and a public exposition of faith, emphasizing the interconnectedness between physical suffering and spiritual awakening. At the start of the book, the author candidly shares his reflections on the abrupt transition from health to sickness, stirring feelings of existential dread and sorrow. He meditates on human vulnerability, pondering the suddenness of illness and the accompanying turmoil it brings to both body and soul. Through heartfelt prayers and philosophical inquiries, Donne lays bare the struggles of reconciling faith with the harsh realities of life, seeking solace in the divine amidst his tribulations. The opening sets the tone for a profound exploration of spirituality and the human condition, preparing readers for the deeper contemplations that follow throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Donne, John, 1572-1631
EBook No.: 23772
Published: Dec 8, 2007
Downloads: 1112
Language: English
Subject: Meditations
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.