BooknewsA comprehensive selection of Donne's (1572-1631) works, containing, in addition to the poems, excerpts from all the prose writings, as well as the full text of his last sermon Death's duel. The introduction by Carey (English literature, Oxford and author, John Donne: life, mind and art) locates Donne's writing in its turbulent social and historical context. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
