MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Death Be Not Proud
Not dreadful, but mighty, this worksheet for “Divine Sonnet X” (aka “Death Be Not Proud”) models for individuals how to recognize John Donne’s argument for why Death should not be proud and how to recognize the sonnet structure and rhyme...
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The Flea Theme of Marriage
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "At the round earth's imagined corners," (Holy Sonnet 7).
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The Flea Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on Donne's poem "The Flea."
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The Flea Theme of Sex
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Flea." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Batter My Heart Questions
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the "Batter My Heart," by John Donne.
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The Computation Questions
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Computation," by John Donne.
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Death, Be Not Proud Questions
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Donne's "Death Be Not Proud."
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Literature and Thought of the American Colonies
Eleventh graders analyze works by John Donne and Thomas Heriot. In this Colonial America lesson, 11th graders examine pieces of literature, documents, and video clips to identify the issues regarding religion in the colonies. Student...
Luminarium
Luminarium: John Donne (1572 1631)
Detailed biographical profile of the poet John Donne. Includes related resources and a portrait.
Luminarium
Luminarium: The Works of John Donne
A clickable list to selected full-text works by John Donne, including songs, sonnets, elegies, epigrams, and satires.
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Cal Poly Univ.: Metaphysical Poetry & English Composition
A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Selected Poems of John Donne
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: John Donne: His Life
This site contains the full text of "John Donne: His Life," as it appears in "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature." Comprehensive biography of Donne.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: John Donne: The History of His Poems
Traces Donne's progress and success as a 17th century poet. Full text excerpt taken from "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature."
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: John Donne
This lesson focuses on John Donne and his sonnets. It features three of his sonnets: Holy Sonnet VII: "At the Round Earth's Imagin'd Corners," Holy Sonnet X: "Death, Be Not Proud," and "The Bait," which is a reply to Christopher...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Metaphysical Poet
This is an encyclopedia artical about the 17th century metaphysical poets: John Donne, Henry Vaughan, Andrew Marvell, John Cleveland, Abraham Cowley, George Herbert and Richard Crashaw. It offers links to more informatation about each of...
Luminarium
Luminarium: John Donne (1572 1631)
A good biographical sketch of John Donne. Discusses his personality, family, and relational background, and cites some of his work.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John Donne
Wikipedia provides biographical information on English metaphysical poet, John Donne (1572-1631 CE). Includes example of poetry from "Meditation XVII."
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: Holy Sonnet 1
This is the text of "Holy Sonnet 1" by John Donne.
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Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne Holy Sonnet 7
This is the text of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 7."
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Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: Holy Sonnet 10
This is the text of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 10;" it is also available in audio format.
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Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: Holy Sonnet 14
This is the text of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 14."
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Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: John Donne: The Indifferent
This is the poem "The Indifferent" by John Donne.