
Death Be Not Proud
by John Donne
'Death Be Not Proud' Summary
'Death Be Not Proud' is a poem by John Donne, written in 1631 shortly before his death. It reflects on the nature of death, the human condition, and the power of faith in the face of mortality. The poem addresses death directly, admonishing it not to be proud of its victory. Instead, Donne asserts that death is merely a transition, a passage from one state of being to another. He argues that death cannot truly conquer the soul, for it is the spirit that ultimately triumphs. 'Death Be Not Proud' is a powerful meditation on the inevitability of death and the enduring power of hope and 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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