The Love Poetry of John Donne

John Donne was a prolific English poet and preacher. His works are notable for their realistic and sensual style and spans many genres including sonnets, love poetry, religious poems, elegies, satires, and sermons.

Donne's poetry is noted for its vibrancy of language and vivacious, compelling style. He wrote most of his love lyrics and erotic verse in 1590s, yet one reason for its continuing appeal is that it speaks to us as directly and urgently. Some consider Donne to be the greatest love poet in the English Language. The Love Poetry of John Donne presents some of these enduring masterpieces.