Metaphysical Poetry

Discover the fascinating world of Metaphysical Poetry through this curated collection, spanning from the Elizabethan age to the Restoration and beyond. This rich anthology features 400 pages of the most impactful poems from an era marked by rapid scientific advancement, daring exploration, and deep existential questions. From the tightly woven lyrical brilliance of John Donne to the emotionally charged verses of George Herbert, this compilation showcases timeless works that capture the complexities of love, spirituality, and human experience. Explore the eloquent expressions of Anne Bradstreet and the captivating insights of Katherine Philips and Thomas Traherne, revealing the diverse voices of the metaphysical poets. Each poem presents startling metaphors and vivid imagery that reflect the uncertainty and creativity of their time, leaving a lasting influence on future literary movements, especially on Modernist poets like T.S. Eliot. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2006, is a must-have for poetry lovers and scholars alike. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential addition to your literary collection—please note that combined shipping with other products is not available for this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and immerse yourself in the profound realms of metaphysical poetry today.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140424447
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400


Description:
Spanning the Elizabethan age to the Restoration and beyond, Metaphysical poetry reacted to a time of startling progress, scientific discovery, unrivalled exploration and deep religious uncertainty. This compelling collection of the best and most enjoyable poems from the era includes tightly argued lyrics, erotic and libertine considerations of love, divine poems and elegies of lament by such great figures as Donne, Herbert, Marvell and Vaughan, alongside pieces from many other less well-known but equally fascinating poets of the age, such as Anne Bradstreet, Katherine Philips and Thomas Traherne. Widely varied in theme, all are characterized by their use of startling metaphors, imagery and language to express the uncertainty of an age, and a profound desire for originality that was to prove deeply influential on later poets and in particular poets of the Modernist movement such as T. S. Eliot.

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