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No Man Is An Island - Folio Society
Hard cover, boxed. As new condition. 1998 edition.
No Man Is an Island: A Selection from the Prose of John Donne, published by The Folio Society in 1997, is a curated anthology that delves into the profound theological and philosophical reflections of the 17th-century English poet and cleric, John Donne. Edited and introduced by Rivers Scott, this collection encompasses a range of Donne's prose works, including "Paradoxes and Problems," "Biathanatos," personal letters, "Devotions upon Emergent Occasions," "Notes in Divinity," and selected sermons . Through these writings, Donne explores themes of human interconnectedness, mortality, and the divine, most famously encapsulated in his meditation that begins with "No man is an island" and concludes with "for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." The Folio Society edition enhances the reading experience with black-and-white illustrations and is elegantly bound in ivory-colored hardback, presented in a matching slipcase . This volume offers readers a window into Donne's contemplative world, emphasizing the enduring relevance of his insights on the human condition.
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