John Donne

” The Sunne Rising” by John Donne Study Guide

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The Sun rising Golden sunrise illuminating a vast mountain landscape with glowing clouds and warm morning light.

The Sun Rising Poem By John DonneToggle annotations                Busy old fool, unruly sun,                Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtains call on us? Must to thy motions lovers’ seasons run?                Saucy pedantic wretch, go chide                Late school boys and sour prentices,          Go tell court huntsmen that the king will ride,          Call country ants to harvest … Read more

The Good Morrow by John Donne Study Guide

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Page 2: Introduction to John Donne & “The Good-Morrow” Summary JOHN DONNE: THE GOOD-MORROW SUMMARY The poem begins with the speaker’s sudden realization of the nature of his love for his beloved. He addresses her and asks her what they did before they fell in love. He wonders if they were not truly alive or … Read more