Why is it said that John Donne holds a unique place in the world of poetry?

 

               The range of John Donne’s poetry was astonishing. His prolific pen produced sonnets, love poems, religious poems, Latin translations, even sermons. Stylish in his use of language, Donne was also the master of the metaphor. He is regarded as the founder of Metaphysical Poetry.

               Donne was born in London in 1572. Donne has the distinction of attending both Oxford and Cambridge Universities as a teenager. In the last decade of the sixteenth century, Donne penned the majority of his love lyrics, and several sacred poems creating two major volumes of work: ‘Satires and Songs’ and ‘Sonnets’.

              ‘An Anatomy of the World’ and ‘A Nocturnal upon St. Lucy’s Day’ are some of his well known poems. His ideas on religion gave depth to his poems.

               He served as a member of Parliament in 1601 and in 1614. This genius passed away on 31st March 1631.