John Donne is one of the greatest poets in the English language, and this volume collects all of his works, including sonnets, elegies, satires, and more. With its stunning imagery, rich language, and powerful emotional impact, Donne's poetry continues to captivate readers more than four centuries after it was written. This edition also includes a memoir by H. Alford, providing readers with valuable insights into the life and work of this remarkable writer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.