Burnt Ship
by John Donne
'Burnt Ship' Summary
The poem opens with the speaker lamenting the burning of a ship at sea, a sight that stirs deep emotions within him. The fire consumes the vessel, leaving only ashes and a sense of profound loss. He connects this physical destruction to the burning passion of his love, which has also been consumed by an unknown force. The speaker wrestles with the pain of this loss, questioning the nature of love and its ability to bring both joy and sorrow. However, amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope emerges. He draws parallels between the burning ship and the trials of faith, suggesting that even amidst the flames of earthly desires, a deeper spiritual truth can be found. The poem ends with a sense of resignation and a desire to find solace in the divine, acknowledging the fleeting nature of love and the enduring power of faith.Book Details
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John Donne
England
John Donne was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cat...
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