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Which form of poetry did Donne NOT typically write?

  • Epics

  • Epigrams

  • Elegies

  • Sonnets

Answer

Epics, typically characterized by their extended narratives chronicling heroic deeds and legendary events, were not a prevalent genre in the poetic repertoire of John Donne. Unlike some of his contemporaries who crafted grand narratives in verse, Donne's focus was on shorter, more intimate forms such as sonnets, lyrics, and religious verse.
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