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Doctor Donne and Gargantua: The First Six Cantos.
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025609010
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Doctor Donne and Gargantua: The First Six Cantos is an ambitious and imaginative narrative poem that stages an extraordinary encounter between two iconic literary figures: the metaphysical poet John Donne and the ribald giant Gargantua. In this expansive work, Sacheverell Sitwell crafts a surreal and philosophical epic that explores the tensions between the spiritual and the physical, the intellectual and the carnal.
The poem follows these disparate protagonists on a series of metaphysical adventures, serving as a vehicle for Sitwell's intricate wordplay and his deep engagement with European cultural history. Through the first six cantos, the reader is invited into a world where satire and lyricism collide, reflecting the avant-garde sensibilities of the early 20th century. Sitwell's mastery of rhythm and his ability to weave complex allusions into a cohesive narrative make this work a significant contribution to modernist English poetry.
This work remains a testament to the creative vigor of the Sitwell circle, offering a unique blend of historical reverence and modernist experimentation. It is a compelling read for those interested in narrative verse, the legacy of Rabelaisian humor, and the evolution of 20th-century poetic forms.
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