Jhon Donne (1572-1631)

John Donne was a leading poet and his poetry differs from others.During his time many changes took place in the fields of science,philosophy,religion and politics.As a result English social and intellectual life was passing from medieval to modern.People began todevelop an enquiring mind.On the other hand this new trend broke down the old social order.As a result a great mrlancholy came over the society.The plaque of 1953 that killed thousands of men,women and children worsend this mood.It convinced how helpless people were.The result was the type of poetry that Donne and some other poets wrote.They came to be known as metaphisical poets.Their poetry is logical and soul searching.Donne's poetry depends upon passionate argument.His rhythem shows the stresses and strains of his careful thinking.Sometimes his word order is complicated and uses an additional vowel in spelling.This makes it difficult to understand Donne until we get use to his language.