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Life Of Dr. Donne, The: The Life Of Dr. Donne

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From: Great Works of Literature
Date: 19920101
Author:Walton, Izaak

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The Life Of Dr. Donne

Master John Donne was born in London, in the year 1573, of good and virtuous parents; and, though his own learning and other multiplied merits may justly appear sufficient to dignify both himself and his posterity, yet the reader may be pleased to know that his father was masculinely and lineally descended from a very ancient family in Wales, where many of his name now live, that deserve, and have great reputation in that country.

By his mother he was descended of the family of the famous and learned Sir Thomas More, sometime Lord ...

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