John Donne (
/dʌn/ DUN; 22 January 1572
[1] – 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a
recusant family, who later became a
cleric in the
Church of England.
[3] Under royal patronage, he was made
Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in
London (1621–1631).
[2] He is considered the preeminent representative of the
metaphysical poets. His poetical works are noted for their
metaphorical and sensual style and include
sonnets, love poems, religious poems,
Latin translations,
epigrams,
elegies, songs, and satires. He is also known for his
sermons.
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