The Lives of Donne and Herbert (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162671444)

The Lives of Donne and Herbert is a book that contains biographies of two prominent English poets, John Donne and George Herbert. The book is authored by various writers who have contributed their perspectives and insights into the lives of these two poets.The first part of the book is dedicated to John Donne, who is considered one of the greatest metaphysical poets of the 17th century. The biographies in this section explore Donne's life, his literary works, and his religious beliefs. The writers also delve into the socio-political context of the time, which influenced Donne's poetry.The second part of the book focuses on George Herbert, who was a contemporary of Donne and a devout Anglican priest. The biographies in this section examine Herbert's life, his poetry, and his religious beliefs. The writers also discuss the influence of Herbert's poetry on the English literary tradition.Overall, The Lives of Donne and Herbert is a comprehensive study of two important figures in English literature. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the lives, works, and beliefs of these two poets, and their contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of England.Oddly named title is in fact HARVARD CLASSICS V32--includes some Montaigne, Kant, Celtic poetry, etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Various
ISBN-10: 1162671440
ISBN-13: 9781162671444
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.51d