Explores the topic of rebellion in various genres---novels, short fiction, poetry, drama, and films---from a broad range of different critical perspectives.
Presents a comprehensive biography of sixteenth-century British poet, John Donne, following his life through the religious conflict in England, his break with his family, and rise to assume the post of Dean of St. Paul's in London.
Examines the entire range of Donne's poetic output, from the erotic to the divine, from satires to sonnets, and provides a detailed analysis of a large number of individual poems, which explores Donne's intellectual vitality and unique poetic voice.