These two volumes comprise a biography of John Donne, Dean of St. Paul's and metaphysical poet. These volumes cover his tumultuous career in parliament, his writings and patronages, his marriage and his career with the Church of England.

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These two volumes comprise a biography of John Donne, Dean of St. Paul's and metaphysical poet. These volumes cover his tumultuous career in parliament, his writings and patronages, his marriage and his career with the Church of England.

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