Super-Infinite

In Super-Infinite, Katherine Rundell delivers a vibrant and contemporary biography of the multifaceted John Donne, capturing the essence of a man who was both a celebrated poet and a complex figure of his time. From his roles as a scholar, sea adventurer, and priest, to his struggles with personal adversity and radical religious shifts, Donne's life embodies contradictions that fuel his renowned poetry about love, death, and the human experience. This biography explores the tension between his profound joy and deep suffering, offering insights into one of the greatest love poets in English literature.