Devotions upon emergent occasions ; and, Death's duel
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New York : Vintage Books, 1999.
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1st ed.
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Rapid City Public Library - Religion - Adult
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Published
New York : Vintage Books, 1999.
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1st ed.
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xxxiii, 234 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234).
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John Donne (1572-1631) is best known as the greatest English metaphysical poet. But there was another dimension to Donne's life and writing that, if less well known, is no less profound and beautiful. Born into an aristocratic Catholic family, Donne joined the Church of England at the age of twenty-one out of fear of persecution. At the age of forty-three, he gave up his preoccupations with secular prestige and devoted himself utterly to religion. It was eight years later when, battered with fever, the deaths of his beloved wife, several of his children, and many dear lifelong friends, he composed Devotions upon Emergent Occasions. There is both trauma and great drama in this extended meditation on the meaning of mortality, the possibility of salvation, and the true nature of the passage of eternal life. With a new introduction by poet and biographer Andrew Motion, one of the most revered books of Christian devotion speaks to us again of the higher aspirations of man and the always-present possibility of a relationship with God. This long out of print edition also contains Donne's last sermon, "Death's Duel" as well as the short colorful biography of him written by his contemporary Izaak Walton. -- from publisher description.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Donne, J., & Walton, I. (1999). Devotions upon emergent occasions: and, Death's duel . Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Donne, John, 1572-1631 and Izaak Walton. 1999. Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions: And, Death's Duel. Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Donne, John, 1572-1631 and Izaak Walton. Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions: And, Death's Duel Vintage Books, 1999.

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Donne, John, and Izaak Walton. Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions: And, Death's Duel Vintage Books, 1999.

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