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John Donne (1572-1631) was born into a Catholic family and studied law before sailing with the Earl of Essex to attack Cadiz in 1596. He was appointed secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton, the Lord Keeper in 1598, but forfeited his wordly prospects when he secretly married Ann More, Lady Egerton's niece in 1601; he was dismissed by Egerton and briefly imprisoned. The next twelve years or so passed in poverty, without regular employment. He entered the Church and in 1621 was made Dean of St Paul's, where he become a renowned preacher. His first collection of poems was published was published posthumously in 1633.
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John Donne (1572-1631) was born into a Catholic family & studied law before sailing with the Earl of Essex to attack Cadiz in 1596. He was appointed secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton, the Lord Keeper in 1598, but forfeited his wordly prospects when he secretly married Ann More, Lady Egerton's niece in 1601; he was dismissed by Egerton & briefly imprisoned. The next twelve years or so passed in poverty, without regular employment. He entered the Church & in 1621 was made Dean of St Paul's, where he become a renowned preacher. His first collection of poems was published was published posthumously in 1633.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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