Rambles in England, Part 2

St. Paul’s Cathedral and John Donne’s Memorial:

I was eager to visit this magnificent cathedral not only for the architecture, but to see the memorial statue of John Donne, who famously penned the words, “No man is an island.” An Elizabethan poet known for his metaphysical style and erotic sonnets, he was dubbed “The Rake.” Later in life he turned to religion and started writing his passionate sonnets to God instead of mistresses. He was ordered by King James I to become an Anglican priest, an...