A Hymn to God the Father Resources

Websites

Digital Donne

Check out this spot for all things Donne, including scans of the first published versions of the poems.

The Metaphysical Poets

Learn more about those wacky Metaphysical Poets.

High Society

Yes, there is a John Donne Society, in case you were looking to join.

His Life and Works

Check out this bio of Donne and the inspirations behind his work.

Video

A (Sung) Hymn to God the Father

Hear the poem put to music.

Donne Done by Kids

We're not sure whether to be impressed, or slightly creeped out, by this rendition.

Audio

Spoken Word Hymn

Hear the poem read aloud, sans music.

Sung Word Hymn

Here's a folk-y version with guitar accompaniment.

Another Take

We just love this reading—deep, rich, serious.

Images

Portrait of Donne

The man himself, lookin' fancy.

Statuesque

Visit the statue of Donne, in Stratford-upon-Avon. Got any questions for him?

Donne as Dead

Here's the poet posing in a burial shroud. Morbid much?

Articles and Interviews

Time-Travelling for Donne

Go back in time to hear Donne preach at the pulpit.

Erotic Donne?

Here's an article devoted to Donne's more risqué side.

Books

The Complete Poems

Want more Donne? Check out his complete works.