concept of love

Concept of Love in John Donne’s Poetry

Presented By :

A Presentation on

Jani Ami C.

[ Roll No. : 41 ]

M.A. English Sem- I

About John Donne

John Donne was born in the last phase of Elizabethan age.

His literary career developed to its full extent in the beginning of the 17th century.

John Donne considered the pioneer of the metaphysical poetry .

Donne is a “singular” poet.

Donne does not follow a constant literary style.

His poem demands specific taste on the reader.

His poem are always strong and serious.

Donne also use the conceit in his poem.

His work referes to his time.

John Donne’s Three Love Poems

Deals with love theme

The sun rising

o In this poem , poet tells about early morning when the sun rises in the east

but…

Sweetest Love , I do not go

o In this poem, poet treats love as strange ways

o The poem definitely gain subtlety

o Title addressed to be loved and tells about the separation of two lovers

The Good Morrow

o The title refers to beginning of the day and initial stage of his love relationship

o The poet talk about physical Love and ideal love