Simon Schama’s John Donne

Synopsis: Simon Schama celebrates the life and work of one of Britain’s greatest love poets, John Donne. For Schama, Donne is the poet who transformed English poetry through his emotional honesty and skilled use of language. With the help of academic John Carey and actor Fiona Shaw, he undertakes a passionate appraisal and forensic examination of Donne’s work.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2009
Year of production: 2009
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 26/5/2009
Subjects: English language and literature
Keywords: Donne, John; poetry - British

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