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The Holy Sonnets (work)

"The Holy Sonnets" are a collection of 19 poetic poems by John Donne, exploring deep spiritual themes such as mortality, divine love, faith, and the human struggle with God. Written in a passionate and introspective tone, the sonnets reflect Donne’s personal conflicts, doubts, and hopes about salvation and the divine. Through vivid imagery and emotional intensity, they examine the soul’s journey, the transient nature of life, and the desire for spiritual union with God. Overall, the sonnets serve as a profound meditation on faith, repentance, and the search for divine truth.