# Donne — On the Art of Reading character guide

> Donne in On the Art of Reading by Arthur Quiller-Couch.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-lecture-i-introductory

## Who they are

The metaphysical poet John Donne, cited for his wit and religious poetry.

## In the story

### [Lecture VI: On a School of English](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_art_of_reading_se/chapters/lecture-vi-on-a-school-of-english)

Mentioned as a writer whose personal character is essential to understanding his writings.

### [Lecture VII: The Value of Greek and Latin in English Literature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_art_of_reading_se/chapters/lecture-vii-the-value-of-greek-and-latin-in-english-literature)

Mentioned as a writer who used Latin to construct his mighty fugues in English prose.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_art_of_reading_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced for his 'Sermon II preached at Pauls upon Christmas Day, in the Evening.'

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