John Donne
Explore the life and legacy of John Donne, the Metaphysical poet whose fusion of intellect, passion, and faith transformed English poetry in the…
The Flea
John Donne’s “The Flea” turns a biting insect into a daring metaphor for love and seduction, blending wit, irony, and metaphysical depth.
To His Coy Mistress
Andrew Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress” transforms seduction into philosophy, urging lovers to seize life before time and death prevail.
To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
Robert Herrick’s “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” urges readers to seize youth and beauty before time fades them away.
The Phoenix and the Turtle
Shakespeare’s The Phoenix and the Turtle mourns the mystical union of two lovers — a profound elegy on love, truth, and spiritual unity.
No Man Is An Island
John Donne’s timeless meditation on human unity and mortality — a profound reminder that all souls are connected.