HOLY SONNET 1 "Thou hast made me, and shall thy work decay?" John Donne | Close Reading & Analysis

An analysis, summary, close reading, and critical appreciation of John Donne's "Holy Sonnet 1" or "Thou hast made me, and shall thy work decay?"
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[@HighWideandHandsome]

I've started memorizing the Holy Sonnets. I noticed almost right away the fascinating rhyme scheme in the first eight lines. I'm delighted to know that it was intentional.

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[@sukhjitsandhu82]

Amazing explanation