Websites
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All you need to know about the life and times of our man Donne.
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The American Academy of Poets hosts a concise introduction to John Donne, many of his important poems, and a bibliography of his work.
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Here's a helpful (if a tad intellectual) introduction to John Donne and Metaphysical poetry.
Video
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Um, we're not really sure how the film relates to the poem (it seems sad?), but we enjoy the production values all the same.
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We think Donne would have actually approved of this. But only if he got the girl. Thank you, Internet.
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Wow. Sparky's name seems a bit ironic, based on this video.
Audio
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This is part of Poets & Writers' salute to National Poetry Month.
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This guy's got the proper pipes for poetry.
Articles and Interviews
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T.S. Eliot saved the Metaphysical poets from irrelevance with this important essay.
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The title tells you all you need to know. Well, maybe not. Written by a high school teacher, the article discusses how students react to Donne's work.
Books
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The Norton Critical Edition contains the most accurate text, excellent footnotes, and critical essays about Donne.
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John Stubbs's authoritative biography analyzes Donne's complex religious and romantic inclinations.
Film/TV
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The lead character of Wit is a terminal cancer patient studying John Donne's work. Though not directly related to this poem, it's a great film.