Ignatius His Conclave: An Edition of the Latin and English Texts with Introduction and Commentary

by John Donne, Healey

A scholarly edition of works by John Donne. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

John Donne was an English poet, preacher and a major representative of the metaphysical poets of the period. His works are notable for their realistic and sensual style and include sonnets, love poetry, religious poems, Latin translations, epigrams, elegies, songs, satires and sermons. His poetry is noted for its vibrancy of language and inventiveness of metaphor, especially as compared to that of his contemporaries.

Despite his great education and poetic talents, he lived in poverty for several years, relying heavily on wealthy friends. In 1615 he became an Anglican priest and, in 1621, was appointed the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Reviews

[Oliver Brauning]

I didn't really understand what was going on most of the time but was still transfixed by the premise of having all these famous people in hell jockeying to be Satan's favorite.

[Ashley Ritchie]

I did not read this particular edition. Funny if somewhat obscure. As for the Jesuits taking over the moon...well that might not actually be such a bad thing! The Jesuits might be happier in a 'Lunatick Church'.