"Donne, Herbert, and Vaughan see the conscience as only partly theirs, only partly under their control. Of course, as theologians said, it ought to be a simple syllogism, comparing actions to God's law, and giving judgement, in a joint procedure of the soul and its maker. Inevit…
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The author draws on theology, poetics, and rhetoric in detailed readings of the works of Donne, Herbert, and Vaughan to show that these poets seen the conscience as part theirs, part God's, and responded uncomfortably to failures in its workings.
"Donne, Herbert, and Vaughan see the conscience as only partly theirs, only partly under their control. Of course, as theologians said, it ought to be a simple syllogism, comparing actions to God's law, and giving judgement, in a joint procedure of the soul and its maker. Inevit…
The author draws on theology, poetics, and rhetoric in detailed readings of the works of Donne, Herbert, and Vaughan to show that these poets seen the conscience as part theirs, part God's, and responded uncomfortably to failures in its workings.
Sellin examines the view of the Protestant Reformation as held by John Donne by recounting the poet's actions and words as a diplomat at the Hague, as well as throughout the Netherlands.
Sellin examines the view of the Protestant Reformation as held by John Donne by recounting the poet's actions and words as a diplomat at the Hague, as well as throughout the Netherlands.
Sellin examines the view of the Protestant Reformation as held by John Donne by recounting the poet's actions and words as a diplomat at the Hague, as well as throughout the Netherlands.