A preface to Donne

Author(s)

• Winny, James

Bibliographic Information

A preface to Donne

James Winny

Pearson Education, 2001, c1981

Rev. ed

Note

"A Pearson Education print on demand edition"--Cover

Originally published: Rev. ed. London : Longman, 1981. (Preface books)

Bibliography: p. 191-192

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Probably the most famous of the Metaphysical poets, John Donne worked with and influenced many of the leading poets of the age. This excellent introduction to his life and works sets his writing firmly in the context of his times.

Table of Contents

• Part 1 The Poet and His Setting
• Chapter 1 John Donne
• Chapter 2 The religious background
• Chapter 3 The intellectual background
• Chapter 4 The literary background
• Part 2 Critical Survey
• Chapter 5 A critical examination of some poetry and prose
• Part 3 Reference Section

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BC10769896
• ISBN:
  • 0582352460
• LCCN: 80040184
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: [London]
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 196 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PR2248
  • DC : 821/.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Donne, John, 1572-1631 -- Criticism and interpretation