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He spent the subsequent decade in poverty, trying to rehabilitate his reputation. His works are noted for their strong, sensual style and include sonnets, love poetry, religious poems, latin. His daringly original use of imagery and conceits to lead the mind to profound understandings marked a new, intellectual approach to poetry. Moreover, in the poetry of john donne the love of god ultimately merges with. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
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