John Donne

John Donne

1. Lived 1572-1631

   • Born in London
   • Catholic
   • Biography Resource
     • http://biography.com/people/john-donne-9277090

2. Education

   • entered Oxford at age 11
   • Continued studies at Cambridge
   • (1592) Studied law at Lincoln's Inn

3. Career

   • 1596-1597
     • Participated in the capture of Cadiz
       • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_C%C3%A1diz
   • 1598
     • Parliament: Secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton

4. Marriage

   • (1601) to 16yr old Ann More: Egerton's niece
     • 12 children

5. Poem of Focus

   • "The Flea"
     • Text Resource
       • https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/46467
     • Analysis Video
       • http://www.study.com/academy/lesson/the-flea-summary-analysis.html

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