英国作家简介之ohn Donne.pptVIP

 John Donne (1572-1631) John Donne the leading figure of the metaphysical school His Life John Donne was born to a prosperous London in 1572. His father died when he was young, and he was raised by his mother, Elizabeth. Donnes first literary work, satires was written during this period . This was followed by Songs and Sonnets. Then in 1617 Anne Donne died in giving birth to the couples 12th child. Her death affected Donne greatly, though he continued to write, notably Holy Sonnets (1618). In his final years Donnes poems reflect an obsession with his own death, which came on March 31