The Canonization
The Canonization
Fiction | Poem | Adult
Book Brief
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Super Short Summary
In "The Canonization," John Donne's speaker addresses a critic questioning his love. The speaker defends love's transformative power, elevating lovers to sainthood. The poem uses religious imagery to argue that love is an ennobling, spiritual force, deserving recognition and reverence comparable to that of saints.
Romantic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Review Roundup
John Donne's The Canonization is lauded for its intricate metaphysical wit and inventive use of conceits, skillfully blending love and religious imagery. Critics appreciate its exploration of love's sanctity and transformative power, though some find its complex language and dense structure challenging. Overall, a celebrated emblem of metaphysical poetry.
Who Should Read The Canonization?
A reader who enjoys The Canonization by John Donne appreciates metaphysical poetry, explores themes of love and religion, and has a keen interest in 17th-century literature. Comparable works include The Complete Poems of John Milton and Sonnets by William Shakespeare.
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