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Complete Poetry and Selected Prose
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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025376165
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 822
Weight: 2.49
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Complete Poetry and Selected Prose offers a comprehensive overview of the literary output of one of the most influential figures in English literature. As a cornerstone of the Metaphysical movement, this collection showcases the intellectual depth, complex metaphors, and startling wit that define the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era.
The volume brings together an extensive array of verse, including the passionate Songs and Sonnets, the satirical Satires, and the deeply spiritual Holy Sonnets. These poems explore the paradoxes of human existence, ranging from the heights of romantic desire to the profound depths of religious devotion. In addition to the poetic works, the selection of prose features powerful sermons and meditative pieces such as Devotions upon Emergent Occasions, which reveal a master of rhetoric grappling with themes of mortality, faith, and the interconnectedness of humanity.
This collection serves as an essential resource for readers seeking to understand the evolution of the English language and the development of modern lyrical expression. Through its blend of emotional intensity and philosophical inquiry, Complete Poetry and Selected Prose remains a vital testament to a writer who bridged the gap between the secular and the divine, securing a permanent place in the Western literary canon.
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