Multimodal Donne Annotation: Stage 3

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Donne, John. Poems of John Donne. vol I.
E. K. Chambers, ed. London: Lawrence & Bullen, 1896. 162-163.

HOLY SONNETS.

XVII.

Since she whom I loved hath paid her last debt
To Nature, and to hers, and my good is dead,
And her soul early into heaven ravishèd,
Wholly on heavenly things my mind is set.
Here the admiring her my mind did whet
To seek thee, God; so streams do show the head;
But though I have found thee, and thou my thirst hast fed,
A holy thirsty dropsy melts me yet.
But why should I beg more love, whenas thou
Dost woo my soul, for hers offering all thine:
And dost not only fear lest I allow
My love to saints and angels, things divine,
But in thy tender jealousy dost doubt
Lest the world, flesh, yea, devil put thee out.


Bovan, Jonquil. “Donne’s Debt to Petrarch in His Holy Sonnet 10.”
Notes and Queries (N&Q) 1998 Mar; 45 (243) (1): 34.

This source discusses similarities between the styling/content of both this sonnet and the Sonnets of Petrarch. The author, Bevan, a published literary critic, provides a source of respected analysis and thus the source is legitimate. The article itself will be used to annotate the similarities in theme and style to other poems, giving a better context for understanding the poem and allowing the reader to search other sources to gain a better background o the poem.

Linsley, Joy L. Frontain, “A Holy Puzzle: Donne’s Holy Sonnet XVII.” John Donne's Religious Imagination: Essays in Honor of John T. Shawcross. Conway, AR; UCA; 1995. (xii, 446 pp.)

This source analyzes the subversive meanings in Holy Sonnet 17 and attempts to explore Donne’s background. The purpose is to ultimately figure out exactly what Donne’s is attempting to do with his poem. The author, Linsley, is a frequently published literary critic, including articles in The Journal of Thomas Moore, and so the author is considered credible. This source will b used to bring in annotations that deal with Donne’s past and how he incorporates that into his poetry to express a deeper meaning.

Faulkner, Eleanor; Daniels, Edgar F. “Donne's Holy Sonnets XVII (Since she whome I lovd), 1-2.” Explicator (Richmond, VA) 1976; 34: Item 68.

This source discussed the basic meaning of Donne’s poem. The author is also a renowned literary critic, which should provide proper authenticity to her opinions, as well as her co-author. This article will be used as a basis for discussion rather than a supporting source. The general analysis will allow for a better discussion and serve as a basis for analysis.

Hirsh, Edward. How to Read a Poem: And Fall in Love with Poetry. 1999.

This book is an incredible source for lyrical poetry analysis, of which Donne’s is classified. Edward Hirsh, an acclaimed author and poetry critic, has a voice in the world of academics and poetry that is highly respected. The source speaks to the everyday audience and enthusiast who want to learn more about poetry. The source will be used to provide deep insight into why Donne may choose certain motifs and style I his lyric poetry. Also it will evaluate his rhetorical situation.


My annotations will be in the form of a webpage that has tabs per citation. The basic summary of my annotations will delve into the ideas of death in Holy Sonnet 17, as well as redemption. The annotations will also acknowledge and make sense of Donne’s past, as incorporated into the poems, and attempt to access his deeper personal meaning and style.