In this article, you will learn about introduction to the poet John Donne, introduction to the poem The Good Morrow, summary of the poem, and critical appreciation of The Good Morrow. Text of the Poem | The Good Morrow by John Donne I wonder, by my troth, what thou and I Did, till we loved? … Read more
Text of the Poem | The Sun Rising by John Donne Busy old fool, unruly sun, Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtains call on us? Must to thy motions lovers’ seasons run? Saucy pedantic wretch, go chide Late school boys and sour prentices, Go tell court huntsmen that the king will ride, … Read more
John Donne was an English poet, a soldier, and a scholar. He was born on January 22, 1572, in London. His family was a recusant Roman Catholic, and at that time, that religion was illegal in UK. His father’s name was the same as him. Donne received his early education privately. He joined Hertford College, … Read more
Text of the Poem: A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning As virtuous men pass mildly away, And whisper to their souls to go, Whilst some of their sad friends do say The breath goes now, and some say, No: So let us melt, and make no noise, No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests move; ‘Twere profanation of … Read more
Text of the Poem | Go and Catch a Falling Star Go and catch a falling star, Get with child a mandrake root, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the devil’s foot, Teach me to hear mermaids singing, Or to keep off envy’s stinging, And find What wind Serves to advance … Read more