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Who wrote "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"?

AWilliam Shakespeare

BRobert Frost

CC. John Donne

DGeorge Herbert

Answer:

C. C. John Donne

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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