Death Be Not Proud E-book
Author: John Donne
Genre: Literature, Poetry
Donne, John (1572-1631) - First and greatest of the English metaphysical
poets. Donne's work was popular upon its initial (posthumous) publication,
but it was not until the early 20th century that he was first considered
a major poet. His poems are admired for their wit, beauty, and perception.
Death Be Not Proud (1633) - This sonnet is one of Donne's best-known works.
Opening lines: Death be not proud, though some have called thee / Mighty
and dreadful, for, thou art not so, ...
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