John Donne's poems are some of the most challenging and stimulating in the English literary heritage. This book looks at the entire range of his poetic output, from the erotic to the divine, from satires to sonnets. Through detailed analysis of a large number of individual poems, Donne's intellectual vitality and unique poetic voice is entertainingly explored. The practical techniques are explained clearly, and when applied to the work of other poets, will enable the reader to feel confident in understanding and discussing even the most demanding verse.

JOE NUTT is Lead Consultant at CfBT Education Trust, and previously taught English at the City of London School, UK.

Introduction
PART ONE: ANALYSING JOHN DONNE'S POETRY
Elegies and Lust
Satire
The Intensity of Love
Confusion and Doubt
The Poet and Mortality
From Secular to Divine
Divine Poetry
PART TWO: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS
John Donne's Life and Works
The Critical History
Contemporary Critical Views.