Rundell, Katherine
Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571345922
- author:
- Rundell, Katherine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
John Donne led a life of remarkable contrasts. As a lawyer, sea adventurer, preacher, MP, and poet, he navigated a multitude of roles. His journey was marked by significant personal struggles, including a conversion from Catholicism to Protestantism, imprisonment for marrying a young girl, and the challenges of caring for a large family.
Despite facing numerous hardships, Donne's poetry reveals a profound expression of joy, love, and the human experience. In this biography, Katherine Rundell offers a fresh and engaging perspective on the life of this complex and fascinating figure.
This book provides a vivid and insightful portrait of John Donne, one that sheds light on his extraordinary life, obsessions, and the times in which he lived. It is a compelling exploration of the enduring power of language and the relevance of Donne's work to our own lives today.
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