Стихотворения и поэмы

by John Donne, Джон Донн

В книгу вошло полное собрание стихотворений и поэм, светских и духовных, Джона Донна (1572-1631), выдающегося английского поэта и проповедника, основоположника так называемой метафизической школы в поэзии. Представлены все жанры его поэзии. В книгу включено классическое жизнеописание Джона Донна, составленное его современником и другом Исааком Уолтоном.

567 pages, Hardcover

First published April 13, 2014

About the author

John Donne was an English poet, preacher and a major representative of the metaphysical poets of the period. His works are notable for their realistic and sensual style and include sonnets, love poetry, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs, satires and sermons. His poetry is noted for its vibrancy of language and inventiveness of metaphor, especially as compared to that of his contemporaries.

Despite his great education and poetic talents, he lived in poverty for several years, relying heavily on wealthy friends. In 1615 he became an Anglican priest and, in 1621, was appointed the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London.