<p>'Donne is perhaps the most intellectual of English poets, and John Carey is perhaps the most intelligent of contemporary English literary critics. The encounter, as one might expect, is fierce and enthralling... This book is sensitive, searching, powerful, exciting, provocative and witty. It is a superb achievement.' Christopher Hill, TLS<br><br><br>John Donne: Life, Mind and Art is a unique attempt to see Donne whole. Beginning with an accoun...