Explanation of John Donne's "Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" (Part 1/3)

John Donne's poem "Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" is a beautiful and complex poem about saying farewell to a loved one. This 3-part series provides a detailed close reading of the poem.
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Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement!

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Me and the boys learning John Donne in Higher English

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