Devotions upon Emergent Occasions by John Donne
and severall steps in my Sicknes
"Devotions upon Emergent Occasions" is a collection of meditations and prayers written by a renowned metaphysical poet during a period of severe illness. The work is divided into 23 sections, each corresponding to a specific stage of the illness. It explores themes such as mortality, spiritual faith, and the relationship between the body and the soul. The book is best known for its profound reflections on human condition and its famous line "No man is an island," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all human beings.
The 8367th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1624
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 234
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)