No Man Is an Island
John Donne
1572 to 1631
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. Take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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Every man is a piece of the continent,
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
Because I am involved in mankind.
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Or of thine own were.
As well as if a manor of thy friend's
As well as if a promontory were:
Any man's death diminishes me,
It tolls for thee.
Entire of itself;
Europe is the less,
No man is an island,