John Donne:The Erotic Preacher? Questions on Holy Sonnet 14:Batter My Heart
I'm writing a paper on John Donne for my english class and I was hoping to get some feedback. The poem that we are analyzing is Holy Sonnet 14: Batter My Heart. Now, John Donne, having a doctorate of divinity was a great motivational preacher for his time, but also a great poet. I find it increasingly interesting as I read through his works how many of his spiritual poems are erotic, and how many of his erotic poems are spritiual. In my paper I am going to be focusing on him as a metaphysical writer, but formost in the context of his eroticism and how that mixed with his content as a preacher. If anyone can offer any links or ideas, I would be eternally grateful. If you think that I could write a better essay with a different focus on John Donne, please let me know, I'll be more that happy to consider it. Also, if you have any commentary/analysis on Holy Sonnet 14 I would looooove to hear opinions! THANKS SO MUCH!:blush: