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Donald Dickson's John Donne's Poetry is the best text of Donne now available. It is scrupulously edited, and equally useful for students and for scholars.Harold Bloom, Yale University The texts reprinted in this new Norton Critical Edition have been scrupulously edited and are from the Westmoreland manuscript where possible, collated against the most important families of Donne manuscriptsthe Cambridge Belam, the Dublin Trinity, and the OFlahertieand compared with all seven seventeenthcentury printed editions of the poems as well as all major twentiethcentury editions. Criticism is divided into four sections and represents the best criticism and interpretation of Donnes writing: Donne and Metaphysical Poetry includes seven seventeenthcentury views by contemporaries of Donne such as Ben Jonson, Thomas Carew, and John Dryden, among others; Satires, Elegies, and Verse Letters includes seven selections that offer social and literary context for and insights into Donnes frequently overlooked early poems; Songs and Sonnets features six analyses of Donnes love poetry; and Holy Sonnets/Divine Poems explores Donnes struggles as a Christian through four authoritative essays. A Chronology of Donnes life and work, a Selected Bibliography, and an Index of Titles and First Lines are also included.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'John Donne's Poetry: A Norton Critical Edition'? A: This edition focuses on the comprehensive study of John Donne's poetry, featuring meticulously edited texts from significant manuscripts and providing extensive critical analysis.
- Q: Who is the editor of this Norton Critical Edition? A: The editor of this edition is Donald Dickson, who is noted for his careful editing and scholarly insights into Donne's work.
- Q: What types of criticism are included in this edition? A: The criticism is divided into four sections: 'Donne and Metaphysical Poetry', 'Satires, Elegies, and Verse Letters', 'Songs and Sonnets', and 'Holy Sonnets/Divine Poems', each offering various perspectives on Donne's poetry.
- Q: How does this edition ensure the accuracy of the texts? A: The texts are collated against important manuscript families and compared with both seventeenth-century printed editions and major twentieth-century editions to ensure accuracy.
- Q: Is there additional material included in the edition? A: Yes, the edition includes a chronology of Donne's life, a selected bibliography, and an index of titles and first lines for further reference.
- Q: What is the format and page count of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 456 pages.
- Q: When was 'John Donne's Poetry: A Norton Critical Edition' published? A: This edition was published on January 4, 2007.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for both students and scholars? A: Yes, the edition is designed to be useful for both students studying Donne's work and scholars conducting in-depth research.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Does this edition feature any contemporary critical perspectives? A: Yes, it includes contemporary analyses and interpretations of Donne's poetry, making it relevant for modern readers.