Saturday, March 31, 2007

John Donne, poet, preacher, priest (1572-1631)

Yes, John Donne wrote both this and this.

And more.

Today is his feast-day.


by an unknown English artist. c. 1595

Iimage courtesy of the BBC and executors of the estate of Lord Lothian.

2 comments:

Padre Rob+ said...

Jane, thanks for posting "no man is an island", it's one of my favorites. I must admit "to his mistress" was a delight to read as well. How very Anglican of him? ;)

Jane R said...

;-)