On the Art of Reading · Character
Donne
The metaphysical poet John Donne, cited for his wit and religious poetry.
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First appearance: lecture i introductory
Donne shows up with force in Lecture VI: On a School of English. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a writer whose personal character is essential to understanding his writings.
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In Lecture VI: On a School of English: Mentioned as a writer whose personal character is essential to understanding his writings. Later, in Lecture VII: The Value of Greek and Latin in English Literature: Mentioned as…
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- Lecture VI: On a School of English
- Lecture VII: The Value of Greek and Latin in English Literature
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See Donne in lecture i introductory