02249cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324501020014126400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950800730046052011980053353400450173165300460177670000530182285600430187599900170191848772UtSlPG20260610134124.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDonne, John,d1572-163114aThe Poems of John Donne, Volume 2 (of 2) :bEdited from the Old Editions and Numerous Manuscripts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-04-24  aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Lesley Halamek, Stephen Rowland,  a"The Poems of John Donne, Volume 2 (of 2)" by John Donne is a collection of poetry written in the early 17th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of Donne's poetic form, particularly focusing on his renowned use of metaphysical wit and complex imagery. The book serves not only as a presentation of his works but also includes extensive introductions and commentary that contextualize Donne's poetry within the literary traditions of his time.  The opening of the collection sets a scholarly tone, introducing the reader to the nuanced criticism of Donne's work through a detailed exploration of his poetic wit and its historical significance. The text examines how Donne's metaphysical conceits reflect the transformative shifts in thought during the Renaissance, challenging readers to consider the multifaceted nature of his poetry—ranging from themes of love and desire to reflections on mortality and spiritual matters. It particularly emphasizes the dichotomy between the intellectual and the emotional layers found within his verses, positioning Donne's work as both a product of its time and relevant to contemporary readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry -- Early modern, 1500-17001 aGrierson, Herbert John Clifford, Sir,d1866-196040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48772  c89610d89610