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The Complete Poetry and Selected Prose of John Donne: & the Complete Poetry of William Blake

This combined edition brings together the full poetic output of John Donne, a leading metaphysical poet of the early 17th century, with a curated selection of his prose writings, including sermons, letters, and devotional works. It also includes the complete poetry of William Blake, the visionary Romantic poet and artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The collection allows for a comparative exploration of Donne's intricate, intellectual verse and Blake's symbolic, prophetic poetry, highlighting their distinct contributions to English literature. The prose selections from Donne provide insight into his theological and philosophical thought, while Blake's poetry spans his illuminated works and lyrical pieces. more

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John Donne
John Donne

John Donne was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections. His poetry style was unique, blending the elegance of the Renaissance with the passion of the Reformation. more

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