Devotions [Classics Annotated]

Devotions [Classics Annotated]

"When one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated…"<br /><br />Devotions is written by the poet, John Donne. In this particular book, Donne meditates on man's mortality, having come to grips with the recent deaths of several family members. Each chapter is structured as a meditation, expostulation, and prayer. Reading this book, one is not only deeply impressed by Donne's command of the English letters, but also moved by the thought of this writer. <br /><br />This electronic edition contains the complete collection of Devotions, including his funeral sermon, "Death's Duel." This book also features an active table of contents.<br /><br />Devotions is part of The Fig Classic Series. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.