1572–1631 · English metaphysical poet
John Donne
John Donne was an English poet and clergyman, the foremost of the metaphysical poets, whose work moves from the passionate love lyrics of his youth to the searching religious verse of his years as Dean of St Paul's.
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About John Donne
John Donne was an English poet and clergyman, the foremost of the metaphysical poets, whose work moves from the passionate love lyrics of his youth to the searching religious verse of his years as Dean of St Paul's. Phrases like 'no man is an island' and 'for whom the bell tolls' began with him.
- Born
- 1572
- Died
- 1631
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