Articles related to "John Donne"
John Donne Biography
Biography and works of John Donne, England's Poet and Priest, famous for the phrase 'no man is an island.'
john donne biography • john donne works • no man is an island • john donne poetry • english metaphysical poet
Biography and works of John Donne, England's Poet and Priest, famous for the phrase 'no man is an island.'
john donne biography • john donne works • no man is an island • john donne poetry • english metaphysical poet
Death Be Not Proud by John Donne
In "Death be not proud" (Divine Sonnet X), Donne turns his rhetorical skills on his greatest poetic adversary - death itself.
death be not proud • john donne • divine sonnet x • apostrophe • john donne poems
In "Death be not proud" (Divine Sonnet X), Donne turns his rhetorical skills on his greatest poetic adversary - death itself.
death be not proud • john donne • divine sonnet x • apostrophe • john donne poems
Donne's "The Flea"
Donne's "The Flea" is a poem of a man attempting to seduce a woman in a peculiar way: the image of a flea.
john donne • the flea • rhetoric • literary critique • british literature
Donne's "The Flea" is a poem of a man attempting to seduce a woman in a peculiar way: the image of a flea.
john donne • the flea • rhetoric • literary critique • british literature
John Donne's Divine Sonnet VII
John Donne's "Divine Sonnet VII" shows us both a grand vision of the end of time, and a poet who is uncertain of his worthiness to meet God.
divine sonnet vii • john donne • the round earth's imagine corners • volta • tense
John Donne's "Divine Sonnet VII" shows us both a grand vision of the end of time, and a poet who is uncertain of his worthiness to meet God.
divine sonnet vii • john donne • the round earth's imagine corners • volta • tense
John Donne's Hymn to God the Father
The speaker in John Donne's prayer/poem is supplicating for penance to atone for his sins of the flesh, which were on display in many of his earlier seduction poems.
john donne • hymn to god the father • the flea • the apparition • anne more
The speaker in John Donne's prayer/poem is supplicating for penance to atone for his sins of the flesh, which were on display in many of his earlier seduction poems.
john donne • hymn to god the father • the flea • the apparition • anne more
John Donne's The Apparition
Similar thematically to "The Flea," Donne's "The Apparition" delivers a shockingly original conceit for a seduction poem: his ghost will haunt the lady who neglected him.
john donne • the apparition • the flea • seduction poem • vestal virgins
Similar thematically to "The Flea," Donne's "The Apparition" delivers a shockingly original conceit for a seduction poem: his ghost will haunt the lady who neglected him.
john donne • the apparition • the flea • seduction poem • vestal virgins
John Donne's The Flea
John Donne's "The Flea" consists of three stanzas, each with the rime scheme, AABBCCDDD. The theme is seduction.
john donne • the flea • seduction • virginity • mingling of blood
John Donne's "The Flea" consists of three stanzas, each with the rime scheme, AABBCCDDD. The theme is seduction.
john donne • the flea • seduction • virginity • mingling of blood
Marvell's To His Coy Mistress
Andrew Marvell's widely anthologized poem is both a carpe diem and seduction poem, which rivals John Donne's "The Flea" in clever lunacy.
andrew marvell • to his coy mistress • john donne • the flea • carpe diem
Andrew Marvell's widely anthologized poem is both a carpe diem and seduction poem, which rivals John Donne's "The Flea" in clever lunacy.
andrew marvell • to his coy mistress • john donne • the flea • carpe diem
The Canonization - Stanzas 1 & 2
The first two stanzas of John Donne's poem "The Canonization" turns Petrarchan conceits inside out, to glorify Donne's love.
the canonization • john donne • petrarchan conceits • the sun rising • elizabethan love poetry
The first two stanzas of John Donne's poem "The Canonization" turns Petrarchan conceits inside out, to glorify Donne's love.
the canonization • john donne • petrarchan conceits • the sun rising • elizabethan love poetry
The Flea by John Donne
John Donne's "The Flea" deploys puns, logic and a metaphysical conceit in an attempt to seduce the listener.
the flea • john donne • metaphysical school of poetry • renaissance slang • romantic poetry
John Donne's "The Flea" deploys puns, logic and a metaphysical conceit in an attempt to seduce the listener.
the flea • john donne • metaphysical school of poetry • renaissance slang • romantic poetry
The Metaphysical Poets
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing
The Sun Rising by John Donne
John Donne's poem "The Sun Rising" employs techniques of apostrophe and hyperbole whilst reshaping the genre of aubade. The results are passionate and exhilarating.
the sun rising • john donne • aubade • apostrophe • philip larkin
John Donne's poem "The Sun Rising" employs techniques of apostrophe and hyperbole whilst reshaping the genre of aubade. The results are passionate and exhilarating.
the sun rising • john donne • aubade • apostrophe • philip larkin
To His Coy Mistress vs The Flea
To His Coy Mistress shares the same poetic tradition, and the ultimate aim of seduction, with The Flea, but Marvell and Donne are very different poets.
to his coy mistress • andrew marvell • the flea • john donne • memento mori
To His Coy Mistress shares the same poetic tradition, and the ultimate aim of seduction, with The Flea, but Marvell and Donne are very different poets.
to his coy mistress • andrew marvell • the flea • john donne • memento mori
For Whom Does Poe's Bell Ring?
Edgar Allan Poe's fascination with bells and chimes could be inspired by John Donne's famous meditation that includes the line "Ask not for whom the bell tolls..."
edgar allan poe • edgar allan poe’s short stories • edgar allan poe and john donne • edgar allan poe and shakespeare • edgar allan poe and the bible
Edgar Allan Poe's fascination with bells and chimes could be inspired by John Donne's famous meditation that includes the line "Ask not for whom the bell tolls..."
edgar allan poe • edgar allan poe’s short stories • edgar allan poe and john donne • edgar allan poe and shakespeare • edgar allan poe and the bible
Isolation and Community in Poe
Donne and Poe both deal with man in isolation. The end is the same but the outlook is different.
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • edgar allan poe’s short stories • edgar allan poe and john donne • edgar allan poe and shakespeare
Donne and Poe both deal with man in isolation. The end is the same but the outlook is different.
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • edgar allan poe’s short stories • edgar allan poe and john donne • edgar allan poe and shakespeare
Religious Language in The Flea
"The Flea" by John Donne employs religious terminology in a poem of seduction - treading the fine line between wit and blasphemy.
the flea • john donne • religious language in poetry • mystical poetry • trinity
"The Flea" by John Donne employs religious terminology in a poem of seduction - treading the fine line between wit and blasphemy.
the flea • john donne • religious language in poetry • mystical poetry • trinity
The Canonization - Stanzas 4 & 5
John Donne's poem "The Canonization" deploys some striking rhetorical turns, a bilingual pun, and some memorable images to praise immortality achieved through art.
the canonization • john donne • new critics • cleanth brooks • the well wrought urn
John Donne's poem "The Canonization" deploys some striking rhetorical turns, a bilingual pun, and some memorable images to praise immortality achieved through art.
the canonization • john donne • new critics • cleanth brooks • the well wrought urn
The Trinity Test Site
The Trinity test site in New Mexico was the location where the first atomic bomb was exploded.
trinity test site • trinity • white sands national monument • alkaline sand • dy basin
The Trinity test site in New Mexico was the location where the first atomic bomb was exploded.
trinity test site • trinity • white sands national monument • alkaline sand • dy basin
Artist Sir Stanley Spencer
Spencer's works range from uniquely brilliant religious themes to lush florals and landscapes to intense realism.
stanley spencer • british artists • british painters • bloomsbury • paul gaugin
Spencer's works range from uniquely brilliant religious themes to lush florals and landscapes to intense realism.
stanley spencer • british artists • british painters • bloomsbury • paul gaugin
Broken Heart Syndrome
Sweetest Day 2009 is a time to show appreciation for loved ones. But when love is lost, the shock induces severe medical and chemical effects on the heart and body.
broken heart syndrome • sweetest day • medical effect • chemical effect • heart
Sweetest Day 2009 is a time to show appreciation for loved ones. But when love is lost, the shock induces severe medical and chemical effects on the heart and body.
broken heart syndrome • sweetest day • medical effect • chemical effect • heart
Poets' Corner by John Lithgow
John Lithgow's Poets' Corner is the one-and-only poetry book for the whole family.
poets' corner • john lithgow • westminster abbey • henry wadsworth longfellow • geoffrey chaucer
John Lithgow's Poets' Corner is the one-and-only poetry book for the whole family.
poets' corner • john lithgow • westminster abbey • henry wadsworth longfellow • geoffrey chaucer
Service (Remembrance Day 2001)
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the warring nations of Europe agreed to lay down their arms. The date for the armistice was chosen as it represented Old November Day, the "Day of the Dead" or "All Saints / All Hallows / All Souls" Day on the "old calendar," when loved ones who were gone were remembered and graveyards were tended. In this year 2001, let us again remember, and come together in ritual, in symbol, in music, to reaffirm our connections as part of the continent, part of the main, part of humanity. "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." (John Donne, Meditation XVII)
service • november 11 • remembrance day • armistice day • legion
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the warring nations of Europe agreed to lay down their arms. The date for the armistice was chosen as it represented Old November Day, the "Day of the Dead" or "All Saints / All Hallows / All Souls" Day on the "old calendar," when loved ones who were gone were remembered and graveyards were tended. In this year 2001, let us again remember, and come together in ritual, in symbol, in music, to reaffirm our connections as part of the continent, part of the main, part of humanity. "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." (John Donne, Meditation XVII)
service • november 11 • remembrance day • armistice day • legion
Review – Instant Lives & More by Howard Moss
From Jane Austen to Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, no artist is safe in this collection of satirical sketches by the late longtime poetry editor of The New Yorker, Howard Moss.
howard moss • the new yorker • satire • literary criticism • edward gorey
From Jane Austen to Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, no artist is safe in this collection of satirical sketches by the late longtime poetry editor of The New Yorker, Howard Moss.
howard moss • the new yorker • satire • literary criticism • edward gorey
Friar Lawrence in Context
Shakespeare's Friar Lawrence is coloured by prevailing attitudes to Catholicism in Renaissance drama.
romeo and juliet • friar lawrence • pete postlethwaite • baz luhrman • borgias
Shakespeare's Friar Lawrence is coloured by prevailing attitudes to Catholicism in Renaissance drama.
romeo and juliet • friar lawrence • pete postlethwaite • baz luhrman • borgias
The World Will Never Be the Same: September 11, 2001
My personal take on the tragedy that took place September 11, 2001.
world trade center • twin towers • new york • manhattan • terrorism
My personal take on the tragedy that took place September 11, 2001.
world trade center • twin towers • new york • manhattan • terrorism
A Survey of the Sonnet and Its Many Forms
Sonnets have been around for a long time, and so have undergone a number of transformations. Regardless of its rigid structure, the sonnet remains a popular poetic form.
sonnets • shakespearean sonnet • sonnet • italian sonnet • sonnets shakespeare
Sonnets have been around for a long time, and so have undergone a number of transformations. Regardless of its rigid structure, the sonnet remains a popular poetic form.
sonnets • shakespearean sonnet • sonnet • italian sonnet • sonnets shakespeare
Alford and Elvey Thanksgiving Sacred Song
Traditional loved thanksgiving and harvest Christian song, with tune name St. George's Windsor, collaborated by Henry Alford and George Elvey.
thanksgiving sacred song • alford and elvey produced come ye thankful people • harvest-thanksgiving song • come ye thankful people come • henry alford wrote thanksgiving come ye thankful p
Traditional loved thanksgiving and harvest Christian song, with tune name St. George's Windsor, collaborated by Henry Alford and George Elvey.
thanksgiving sacred song • alford and elvey produced come ye thankful people • harvest-thanksgiving song • come ye thankful people come • henry alford wrote thanksgiving come ye thankful p
Best Wedding Quotations, Wording, and Sayings
A wedding day is a day for celebrating the love of two people. Here are loving words great for scrapbooking, homemade cards, or toasting a couple's wedded bliss.
best wedding quotations wording sayings • beautiful love poems • sweet wording • what to write gift card • loving words marriage wedding bride
A wedding day is a day for celebrating the love of two people. Here are loving words great for scrapbooking, homemade cards, or toasting a couple's wedded bliss.
best wedding quotations wording sayings • beautiful love poems • sweet wording • what to write gift card • loving words marriage wedding bride
Christiaan Huygens
Biography of Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Christiaan Huygens, scientist of the late 17th century, famed for invention of the pendulum clock, and more.
christiaan huygens • pendulum clock • wave theory of light • saturn moon titan • horologium
Biography of Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Christiaan Huygens, scientist of the late 17th century, famed for invention of the pendulum clock, and more.
christiaan huygens • pendulum clock • wave theory of light • saturn moon titan • horologium
Flamingo Breeding in South Africa Under Threat
The only breeding site for Near Threatened, Lesser Flamingos in South Africa is currently being destroyed unless drastic action is taken to save this special wetland.
lesser flamingos • near-threatened species • kamfers dam • artificial breeding island • conservation
The only breeding site for Near Threatened, Lesser Flamingos in South Africa is currently being destroyed unless drastic action is taken to save this special wetland.
lesser flamingos • near-threatened species • kamfers dam • artificial breeding island • conservation
Gerard Manley Hopkins and His Poetry
Brief biography and poetry of Victorian English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.
gerard manley hopkins • gerard manley hopkins poetry • gerard manley hopkins biography • hopkins sprung rhythm • gerard manley hopkins poems
Brief biography and poetry of Victorian English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.
gerard manley hopkins • gerard manley hopkins poetry • gerard manley hopkins biography • hopkins sprung rhythm • gerard manley hopkins poems
Hyperbole Lesson
Students will learn the poetic technique of hyperbole through classic poems. Later, they will add humor to their own original poetry with examples of hyperbole.
hyperbole as a poetry technique • preparing a lesson on hyperbole • poetry that uses hyperbole • handout on hyperbole • example poem using hyperbole
Students will learn the poetic technique of hyperbole through classic poems. Later, they will add humor to their own original poetry with examples of hyperbole.
hyperbole as a poetry technique • preparing a lesson on hyperbole • poetry that uses hyperbole • handout on hyperbole • example poem using hyperbole
Introducing For Whom the Bell Tolls
In his fifth novel, Hemingway immerses the reader in the grim world of the Spanish Civil war, providing a glimpse into the common struggle that binds all of humanity.
for whom the bell tolls • for whom the bell tolls reading guide • ernest hemingway novels • spanish civil war novels • hemingway reading guide
In his fifth novel, Hemingway immerses the reader in the grim world of the Spanish Civil war, providing a glimpse into the common struggle that binds all of humanity.
for whom the bell tolls • for whom the bell tolls reading guide • ernest hemingway novels • spanish civil war novels • hemingway reading guide
Isaac Walton – Famous Fisherman and Biographer
Isaac Walton is an English author who was born in 1593. He is famous for his book on fly fishing and his series of books on the lives of prominent contemporaries.
angling writers • fishing authors • fly fishing books • books on angling • early fishing experts
Isaac Walton is an English author who was born in 1593. He is famous for his book on fly fishing and his series of books on the lives of prominent contemporaries.
angling writers • fishing authors • fly fishing books • books on angling • early fishing experts
Live Long with the Right Words
The right outlook and use of the right words can make all the difference in how long you live according to a Carnegie Mellon University study.
long life • living longer • carnegie mellon study • sara pressman • autobiographical writings
The right outlook and use of the right words can make all the difference in how long you live according to a Carnegie Mellon University study.
long life • living longer • carnegie mellon study • sara pressman • autobiographical writings
Poetry and Prayer
Poetry and prayer come together as a means of aligning the spirit to a higher power through surrender to the muse.
daily prayer • daily poetry • lord prayer • prayer circle • religious prayer
Poetry and prayer come together as a means of aligning the spirit to a higher power through surrender to the muse.
daily prayer • daily poetry • lord prayer • prayer circle • religious prayer
The Bulwer-Lytton Awards Founder: Scott Rice
Suite101 interviews Professor Scott Rice of San Jose State University, creator of the humorous Bulwer-Lytton Awards.
bulwer-lytton fiction contest • founder of the bulwer-lytton fiction awards profes • interview with professor scott rice english depart • humorous literary awards • literary parody contests
Suite101 interviews Professor Scott Rice of San Jose State University, creator of the humorous Bulwer-Lytton Awards.
bulwer-lytton fiction contest • founder of the bulwer-lytton fiction awards profes • interview with professor scott rice english depart • humorous literary awards • literary parody contests
The Spit Infinitive in English
Is it correct in English to split an Infinitive? A look at this vexed question of English grammar.
split infinitive • english grammar • english usage • writing • proofreading
Is it correct in English to split an Infinitive? A look at this vexed question of English grammar.
split infinitive • english grammar • english usage • writing • proofreading
The Word and Religious Art
Painters such as Colin McCahon, outsider artists and preacher artists have all turned to word symbols to address religious questions.
religious art • modern art • outsider art • biblical text and art • colin mccahon
Painters such as Colin McCahon, outsider artists and preacher artists have all turned to word symbols to address religious questions.
religious art • modern art • outsider art • biblical text and art • colin mccahon
A Review of Colin Blunstone's One Year
The Zombies had been one of the most innovative bands of the late 1960s. When they split towards the end of the decade, Blunstone recorded the now classic One Year.
colin blunstone • the zombies • one year • misty roses • colin blunstone's one year
The Zombies had been one of the most innovative bands of the late 1960s. When they split towards the end of the decade, Blunstone recorded the now classic One Year.
colin blunstone • the zombies • one year • misty roses • colin blunstone's one year
In Memory of Steve Kangas
My thoughts on the recent passing of Steve Kangas.
steve kangas • suite101 editor
My thoughts on the recent passing of Steve Kangas.
steve kangas • suite101 editor
Love Quotes from Great Writers
Best quotes of love from great writers to celebrate Valentine's Day.
love quotes from great writers • authors valentine's day quotes • love sayings and quotes • valentines best loved romantic quotations • how do i love thee writer
Best quotes of love from great writers to celebrate Valentine's Day.
love quotes from great writers • authors valentine's day quotes • love sayings and quotes • valentines best loved romantic quotations • how do i love thee writer
No Man Is An Island
The events of Black Tuesday changed the world forever. Suite101 reflects on how broadcasters and the media covered a terrifying event.
black tuesday • world trade center • attacks • terrorism • terrorists
The events of Black Tuesday changed the world forever. Suite101 reflects on how broadcasters and the media covered a terrifying event.
black tuesday • world trade center • attacks • terrorism • terrorists
Poet of the Month
Broaden students' familiarity with an array of famous poets and classic works by instituting the <i>Poet of the Month</i> Project. Lesson plan includes ideas for both American and British literature classes. Lesson is easily adapted to junior high and upper elementary level language arts classroom as is or slightly modified.
american literature • british literature • literature • language arts • teaching english
Broaden students' familiarity with an array of famous poets and classic works by instituting the <i>Poet of the Month</i> Project. Lesson plan includes ideas for both American and British literature classes. Lesson is easily adapted to junior high and upper elementary level language arts classroom as is or slightly modified.
american literature • british literature • literature • language arts • teaching english
Shakespeare and Puns
Shakespeare's puns range from witty to bawdy to poetic. But why does he use them, and what are their effects?
shakespeare wordplay • shakespeare puns • truest poetry is the most faining • shakespeare innuendo • two gentlemen of verona
Shakespeare's puns range from witty to bawdy to poetic. But why does he use them, and what are their effects?
shakespeare wordplay • shakespeare puns • truest poetry is the most faining • shakespeare innuendo • two gentlemen of verona
New British Poetry: 2 The North of England
Discussion and review of four new volumes of poetry from the north of England.
poetry • england • verse • poet • north
Discussion and review of four new volumes of poetry from the north of England.
poetry • england • verse • poet • north
What the Internet does for rural communities
An excuse for Shakespeare and Dostoevsky...
internet • literature • availability
An excuse for Shakespeare and Dostoevsky...
internet • literature • availability
The World of the Metaphysical Poets
The Metaphysical Poets lived and wrote in time of great upheaval and change. As poets they lived through some of the most momentous events in England's history
the world of the metaphysical poets • the poetry of the seventeenth century • england in turmoil in the seventeenth century • the metaphysical poets • metaphysical poetry
The Metaphysical Poets lived and wrote in time of great upheaval and change. As poets they lived through some of the most momentous events in England's history
the world of the metaphysical poets • the poetry of the seventeenth century • england in turmoil in the seventeenth century • the metaphysical poets • metaphysical poetry
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