Question

Who wrote "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"?

• A. William Shakespeare
• B. Robert Frost
• C. C. John Donne
• D. George Herbert

Answer 1

Answer:

C. C. John Donne

• John Donne (1572–1631) was a leading figure among the Metaphysical poets—a group known for their use of witty wordplay, philosophical themes, and elaborate metaphors (known as conceits).

• "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" was written in 1611, likely as a personal farewell to his wife Anne Donne when he was about to leave for a diplomatic mission to France.

• Instead of expressing sorrow or grief over the separation, Donne encourages a calm and composed farewell, emphasizing that true love transcends physical presence.