| Title | : | The Metaphysical Poets |
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| Author | : | John Donne & Andrew Marvell |
| Release | : | 2012-08-01 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | Fiction |
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| 1 | The Metaphysical Poets | John Donne & Andrew Marvell |
| John Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Thomas Carew and Henry Vaughan: these were some of the 17th-century writers who devised a new form of poetry full of wit, intellect and grace, which we now call Metaphysical poetry. They wrote about their deepest religious feelings and their carnal pleasures in a way that was radically new and challenging to their readers. Their work was largely misunderstood or ignored for two centuries, until 20th-century critics rediscovered it, finding in it a deep originality and a willingness to experiment that made much conventional poetry look merely decorative. This collection provides the perfect introduction to this diverse group of fascinating poets. |
