Love Poems of John Donne (Cdl5 1141) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

John Donne (Author), Richard Burton (Reader)

Book Description

Series: Cdl5 1141 | Publication Date: January 17, 1989

These twenty timeless monologues spoken by the lover to his beloved were penned in the 16th century and are considered by many to be the acme of English poetry. "The Good Morrow * Go and catch a falling star * The Rising Star * The Canonization * The Triple Fool * Sweetest love, I do not go * The Legacie * A Feaver * The Anniversary * The Flea * The Curse * A Nocturnall * The Apparition * A Valedicition: Forbidding Mourning * The Extasie * The Funerall * The Relique * Elegy 1: Jealosie * Elegy VIII: The Comparison * Elegy VII: Nature's Lay Idiot."

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About the Author

John Donne was born in London in 1572 to a prominent Roman Catholic family, but converted the Anglicanism during the 1590s. After entering the University of Oxford aged 11 and the University of Cambridge at aged 14, during which time he took no degree examinations, he became a priest of the Anglican Church, attaining eminence as a preacher, delivering sermons that are regarded as the most brilliant and eloquent of his time. His poetry embraces both secular and religious subjects, and has earned him the distinction of one of Britain's most famous poets of all time and the quintessential Metaphysical poet of English literature. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: HarperAudio (January 17, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898452481
• ISBN-13: 978-0898452488
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,476,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent combination of writer and voice., June 15, 1998

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This review is from: Love Poems of John Donne (Cdl5 1141) (Audio Cassette)

The voice of Richard Burton reciting John Donne is a magical combination. Burton has the flair that captures the feeling and intensity of this poet. Donne, known for his writing ability, his technique is known as conciet, can be dense to read. Burton opens up the words and the meanings with his rich voice and perfect inflection.

Whether you are timid about poetry or love John Donne, this is the point of no return.