John Donne was a 17th century English poet known for his metaphysical poetry. Metaphysical poetry uses philosophical concepts and complex language to explore the relationship between the human and spiritual world. Donne's poem "Death be not proud" personifies death and argues it should not be proud of its power to overcome humans, as death is merely a restful picture compared to eternal life after. The poem uses dramatic language and its message is powerfully delivered in the final lines.

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john Donne introduction
“Death be not proud” As a metaphysical poem
Use of language
Quotation to poem “death be not proud” &
Explanation

3. John Donne,1572-1631
 A greatest English poet
 Score of writer
 As a metaphysical poet
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4. Definition of metaphysical poetry: The learned critics feel that “metaphysical
poetry” is inspired by philosophy, phylosophycal
concept of the universe and the role assigned to
human spirit in the great drama
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5. Death be not proud in vocabulary is not unusual
 Dramatic voice
 Ten out of ten in the final lines
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6. Death ,be not proud , thoght some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful ,for thou art not so;
For those ,whom thou think’st thou dost ovethrow,
From rest and sleep ,which but thy picture be,
Much pleasure , then from thee much more must
flow
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul’s delivery.