
John Donne
(1572- 1631)
John Donne was an English poet and cleric in the Church of England. He is considered the pre-eminent representative of the metaphysical poets.
He studied at Hart Hall, Oxford, which is now Hertford College, best known for its iconic Hertford Bridge, or 'Bridge of Sighs'.
You can read more about him here, and read some of his poetry here.
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