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Title:
The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2)
Edited from the Old Editions and Numerous Manuscripts
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek, Stephen Rowland
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Donne is a collection of poetry published in the early 17th century. This volume features a comprehensive compilation of Donne's works alongside extensive commentaries and annotations by Herbert J. C. Grierson, aimed at illuminating the complexities of Donne's metaphysical poetry. The poems within this volume grapple with themes of love, spirituality, and philosophical inquiry, showcasing Donne's unique stylistic approach that blends personal emotion with intellectual depth. The opening of this collection provides not only an introduction to the anthology but also explains Grierson's motivations for curating this edition. He recounts how his teaching experiences revealed students’ struggles with Donne’s language and themes, prompting him to create clearer interpretations based on meticulous collation of various editions and manuscripts. Moreover, Grierson discusses the importance of the 1633 edition as a primary source and highlights the rich historical context of Donne's work, ensuring that readers will have a deep understanding of the poetic landscape while engaging with the texts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Donne, John, 1572-1631
Editor: Grierson, Herbert John Clifford, Sir, 1866-1960
EBook No.: 48688
Published: Apr 12, 2015
Downloads: 1057
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2)
Edited from the Old Editions and Numerous Manuscripts
Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek, Stephen Rowland
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Poems of John Donne, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Donne is a collection of poetry published in the early 17th century. This volume features a comprehensive compilation of Donne's works alongside extensive commentaries and annotations by Herbert J. C. Grierson, aimed at illuminating the complexities of Donne's metaphysical poetry. The poems within this volume grapple with themes of love, spirituality, and philosophical inquiry, showcasing Donne's unique stylistic approach that blends personal emotion with intellectual depth. The opening of this collection provides not only an introduction to the anthology but also explains Grierson's motivations for curating this edition. He recounts how his teaching experiences revealed students’ struggles with Donne’s language and themes, prompting him to create clearer interpretations based on meticulous collation of various editions and manuscripts. Moreover, Grierson discusses the importance of the 1633 edition as a primary source and highlights the rich historical context of Donne's work, ensuring that readers will have a deep understanding of the poetic landscape while engaging with the texts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Donne, John, 1572-1631
Editor: Grierson, Herbert John Clifford, Sir, 1866-1960
EBook No.: 48688
Published: Apr 12, 2015
Downloads: 1057
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.