Death is an ascent to a better library.
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John Donne was an English poet, cleric, and lawyer who lived from 1572 to 1631. He is known for his metaphysical poetry, characterized by its vivid and unconventional style, which explores themes of love, religion, and mortality. Donne's works have had a lasting influence on English literature and he is considered one of the greatest poets of the 17th century.
1572–1631·lived 59 years
Death is an ascent to a better library.
And plenty makes us poor.The Medal, John Dryden, 1682
Reason is our soul's left hand, faith her right.To the Countess of Bedford, 1610
Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.The Poems of John Donne, p. 123, 1912
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