John Donne (ep.1): Introduction

The introductory video in this series on the poetry of John Donne. In this session, we’ll discuss Donne’s status as a metaphysical poet, and look at how a thematic approach to his work can sometimes prove problematic.
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[@steveash656]

I read Donne for A level over 40 years ago. I still love his work. Thank you.

[@remonimodexd7116]

Imagine liking something you learnt at school, especially stupid poetry lol

[@christinajackson7982]

wow you have done a series of videos related to John Donne! Much appreciation. They are very helpful 😊😊😊

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Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! I'm so pleased that these videos have proved useful for you.

[@pomopal5244]

❤ witty, inventive and paradoxical metaphors and conceits ❤

[@amolpathak5243]

Absolutely precise and yet detailed description. It helped me. Thank you and good luck

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I'm so glad that this video was useful to you, Amol! Thank you for your feedback.

[@abubatatu3241]

(Pathak I need you to be open with the target of your affections in advance of seduction, posthoc characterizations of intellectual argumennt, sophisticated logic, complicated thought processes, and elaborate syntax notwithstanding, the injunction watercolored and dated to March 22 (“So fleete not with their streame, let me excite Your military judgements to give light In safe securing of the residue, Or extirpation of that Indian crew”) is answered on November 30* (“In the law of nature and nations, a land never inhabited, by any, utterly derelicted and immemorially abandoned by the former inhabitants, becomes theirs that will possess it”, *dated to each of November 13 and 30) and again in Chapter V of Part ii of those promotional materials which have been called Tractatus de Gallico Morbico (the Indian’s claimed lack of agriculture and of money are offered as basis of the appraisal of proceeds from land as compared with those of “mankind ... here” (reversal mine) possibly not 1/240th of each of 5 quid) supplying a tiered rule of property for the Americas as expropriation, open season, in advance of and in harmony with the ethnologues of Bouquet, w/ profound respect and love, لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله)

[@queenofallsweetpotatoes1072]

wonderful!

[@JohnTaylor-jk9qm]

Does anyone know the name of the poem supposedly written by John Donne Beginning with the first line I shall pass through this world but once If there be any kindness I may show or good deed I can do Let me do it now Do not defer it No neglect it For I shall not pass this way again

[@drewtheceo9024]

This is my great (times a bunch) grandfather.

[@remonimodexd7116]

Sure it is bro. Bet bill gates is your father too eh

[@rabindrasoni5169]

Very good content

[@notableguides]

Thank you, Rabindra!

[@TheEuzkatroika]

I met him because of Wit the movie.