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When was John Donne born?
When was John Donne born?
22nd January 1572
What happened after Donne secretly married Anne More in 1601?
What happened after Donne secretly married Anne More in 1601?
Imprisonment & loss of position
In what year did Donne convert to Anglicanism and become Royal Chaplain?
In what year did Donne convert to Anglicanism and become Royal Chaplain?
1615
What are conceits in Metaphysical poetry?
What are conceits in Metaphysical poetry?
Striking comparisons of dissimilar things
Whose 1921 essay revived interest in Donne's work?
Whose 1921 essay revived interest in Donne's work?
T.S. Eliot
What event in 1593 led Donne to question his Catholic faith?
What event in 1593 led Donne to question his Catholic faith?
Brother Henry died in prison
When did Donne become Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral?
When did Donne become Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral?
1621
What themes did Donne focus on in his later works?
What themes did Donne focus on in his later works?
Religion, mortality & redemption
How did critical reception of Donne change over time?
How did critical reception of Donne change over time?
Criticised in 18th, revived in 20th C
What are Metaphysical poets known for?
What are Metaphysical poets known for?
Intellectual vigour & complex imagery