Six Centuries of Verse

Season 1 Episode 6: Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670

The vigour and audacity of John Donne's love poetry is contrasted with his equally powerful devotional works. The programme then explores the work of Donne's disciple George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

16

Cast:

John Gielgud

Quality:

HD

Duration:

400 min

First Air:

1984

Rating:

8.0