THE METAPHYSICAL POET: JOHN DONNE AND HIS RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE IN POETRY

Author Name: DR. MUNA SHRESTHA

Volume: 01 June 2020 &  Issue: 01

Country: NEPAL

DOI NO.: NA, DOI Link: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2020-25662434/

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor of Tribhuvan University, Nepal
   Mahendra Multiple Campus, Nepalgun, Nepal
   E-Mail:Muna.shrestha123@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This paper tries to interpret John Donne’s as a religious poet. His works are better understood through the optic of Biblical knowledge, the backdrop of God’s revelation of Himself. A poet’s heart is filled with sympathy by the Spirit of his Maker and mind is illumined by His Word recognizes a much deeper sense of inspiring reality. In his poems, Donne uses the most effective and intimate of words to express his relation with God. The metaphysical poetry not only explains the existence of earthly things, but also reveals the religious significance of unnoticed or hitherto unappreciated aspects of temporal things. He also portrays satire in his poetry that deal the problem of true religion and it is a matter of great importance to Donne. He argues that it is better to examine carefully one's religious beliefs than blindly to follow any established tradition.

Key words: John Donne, metaphysical poetry, religious, God.