Six Centuries of Verse

Name: Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670
Released: 1984-06-06
Duration: 400 min

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Episode 6: Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670

June 6, 1984 • 400 min

The vigour and audacity of John Donne's love poetry is contrasted with his equally powerful devotional works. The programme then explores the work of Donne's disciple George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell.

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