(Donne 238), whereas birth means just an entry into this world that is only a temporary home. In a few years’ time, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Donne’s death – an event appreciated by him at least as much, perhaps even more so than his birth. For the time being, however, we are happy that he was born and left us with a wealth of wonderful literary works, meditations, and sermons.
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