Metaphysical poetry. John Donne and metaphysical poetry 2019-01-09
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Metaphysical poetry is, in general, characterized by its ingenuity, intellectuality, and frequent obscurity. It is deeply religious but is also ironical. Some of his poems were later turned into hymns, including 'King of Glory, King of Peace' and 'Teach Me, My God and King. The first line below exemplifies the high style; the second exemplifies the plain style most Elizabethan poets were content with traditional forms; the metaphysical poets often were not. Or, that oaths made in reverential fear Of Love, and his wrath, any may forswear? George Herbert 1593-1633 Metaphysical Poet George Herbert English poet George Herbert was an influential figure. The title of the poem itself is rather intriguing.
Has anyone taught metaphysical poetry to middle schoolers? The metaphysical movement reacted against the pastoral poems of the 17th century. They all had a religious sentiment. Key Words: Conceit, Elizabethan poetry, Epigram, Metaphysical poetry, Paradox and Ratiocination. This type of poetry is witty, ingenious, and highly philosophical. Couplets in 'The Anniversary' attest to this. Metaphysical poets were also very focused on the chase and ensnarement of women, and would frequently try to persuade women to engage in sexual intercourse with them through the use of a suave poem. Metaphysics can cover a broad range of topics from religious to consciousness.
Quicklinks: Most metaphysical poetry was written by English men of a middle or upper class level who were involved with the English Church and clergy. These features, along with his frequent dramatic or everyday speech rhythms, his tense syntax and his tough eloquence, were both a reaction against the smoothness. The use of conceits was common not only across the Continent, but also elsewhere in England among the , including such elegists of Donne as Carew and Godolphin. Who says my tears have overflowed his ground? The range of his feeling was great, but no more remarkable than its unity. Herbert was a devout religious man who would become a priest in his 30s.
The way conceits worked was to make the unclear comparison and then to explain the connection to the two items throughout the arc of the poem. As a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, George Herbert excelled in languages and music. Donne was influenced by the belief that the precision of beauty in the adored loved one behaved as a commemoration of ideal beauty in the everlasting kingdom heaven. Donne's style is characterised by abrupt openings and various paradoxes, ironies and dislocations. It becomes a poignant reflection of romantic togetherness and individuality; a beautiful meditation on the reciprocity, balance and sturdiness that we often find underpinning the healthiest and most long lasting of relationships.
Metaphysical poetry, a well known genre of poetry that started in 16th century England, has greatly influenced contemporary poets and those who practice metaphysics everywhere. The poems written by while still at university are a case in point and include some that were among his earliest published work, well before their inclusion in his. Created by on July 28, 2000. His poetry reflects this diversity, and his works are just as religious as they are funny. The term Metaphysical poets was coined by the poet and critic to describe a loose group of British lyric poets of the 17th century, whose work was characterized by the inventive use of conceits, and by speculation about topics such as love or religion. The poetry often mixed ordinary speech with paradoxes and puns. At the first glance the title seems to suggest a diet of love prescribed to a person in an attempt to better his life, however as one reads the entire poem one realizes that the poems love is subjected to a diet in this case the diet requires love to exercise discretion.
Donne used a great deal of specialized knowledge in his poetry. In 1657 He was appointed Assistant Latin Secretary to the Council of the state; in 1659 he concentrated more on political satire and stopped writing poetry. Or say that now We are not just those persons which we were? Being born into an artistic and wealthy family, he received a good education which led to his holding prominent positions at Cambridge University and Parliament. The most important feature was the. Andrew Marvell 1621-1678 While Marvell was the son of a clergyman, unlike both Donne and Herbert, he never became a priest himself. Characteristics The group of metaphysical poets that we mentioned earlier is obviously not the only poets or philosophers or writers that deal with metaphysical questions. As well as revealing heightened, frenzied feeling, these dramatic declarations also demonstrate an emotionally charged mind still able to construct logical, orderly argument.
They show the thrilling possibilities of language put to poetic use. He was a son of a police officer. A life of George Herbert followed them in 1670. Done and his followers like to catch us off-guard, change direction, etc. He also concentrated on love and religion through intellectual, analytical and psychological point of view.
John Donne is a pioneer in this regard. This group of writers established meditation—based on the union of thought and feeling sought after in Jesuit Ignatian meditation—as a poetic mode. Perhaps the most common characteristic is that metaphysical poetry contained large doses of wit. Lyric poetry is poetry written in the first person and is generally about deep emotions of an amazing personal experience. The word 'meta' means 'after,' so the literal translation of 'metaphysical' is 'after the physical. Cowley has copied him to a fault. These poets were not formally affiliated and few were highly regarded until 20th century attention established their importance.
