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Studies in metaphysical poetry

Theodore Spencer

Studies in metaphysical poetry

two essays and a bibliography

by Theodore Spencer

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Published by Columbia Univ. Press in NewYork .
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Statement(by) Theodore Spencer and Mark Van Doren.
ContributionsVan Doren, Mark.
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Open LibraryOL13972187M

Metaphysical poetry is concerned with the whole experience of man, but the intelligence, learning and seriousness of the poets means that the poetry is about the profound areas of experience especially - about love, romantic and sensual; about man's relationship with GodFile Size: KB. What is Metaphysical Meaning Metaphysics is one of the most difficult to define branches of thinking only because it encompasses so many separate and unique fields of knowledge. Basically, metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that discusses and explores the most fundamental building blocks of any field of study.

Metaphysical poetry is concerned with the whole experience of man, but the intelligence, learning and seriousness of the poets means that the poetry is about the profound areas of experience especially - about love, romantic and sensual; about man's relationship with God - the eternal perspective, and, to a less extent, about pleasure, learning.   Good introduction that gives a short and useful overview of the features of metaphysical poetry. It also gives alternative viewpoints that argue against metaphysical poetry without trying to negate them. Indeed, the poetry is described as being the product of a closed world of learned writers from the late 16thC onwards.5/5(5).

The primary purpose of the College of Inner Awareness, Metaphysical Studies and Spiritual Studies is to train and educate prospective leaders for metaphysical ministries and schools through Distant-Learning or On-campus Training. Characteristics. Themes: Metaphysical poetry is spiritual & has often religious themes. Moreover, it focuses on love, as the union of soul. Literary Devices: Metaphysical poetry uses metaphors, puns, paradoxes & meter to create drama & addition, Metaphysical poetry uses scientific, medical & legal words & phrases to create arguments about the philosophical aspect .


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Studies in Metaphysical Poetry book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for : Theodore Spencer. This book cover Almost all the metaphysical poety of that era. And the new version is simply awesome it comes with notes. this is the Best book for metaphysical poetry. Book is light weight easy to carry.

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Studies in metaphysical poetry. Love Poetry - The Spiritual Book: A Metaphysical Spiritual Romance. You Remind Me of God.: How to Find God in the Ups and Downs of Everyday Life by Kathy Tully and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at --A bibliography of studies in metaphysical poetry,by Theodore Spencer, with the assistance of Evelyn Orr.

Other Titles: Metaphysical poetry, Studies in. The metaphysical poets have been a huge influence on 20th century English poetry, and it seems amazing that for a long time they were largely neglected.

Much of their work calls for a This is a brilliant selection of metaphysical poems, with generous selections of John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell and Henry Vaughan alongside other /5.

Free Online Library: The Metaphysical Studies Shelf.(Book review) by "Internet Bookwatch"; Literature, writing, book reviews Books Book reviews. Printer Friendly. 24, articles and books" and the Shift of Ages" is a top pick for metaphysical studies collections.

The Poetry Shelf. Topics: Books. Book reviews. Publications by. metaphysical poetry to the literary world but he also used many of these metaphysical elements in his poems.

This paper is an attempt to relate Eliot with the metaphysical elements of Donne. It also tries to identify what Eliot perceived in the metaphysical poetry of Donne and how he made a tremendous contribution in reviving and further.

Literary critic and poet Samuel Johnson first coined the term 'metaphysical poetry' in his book Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets (). In the book, Johnson wrote about a.

Metaphysical Poetry Febru Poetry has been around since before classical times - first appearing around B.C. - and it is believed Followers: metaphysical poets, name given to a group of English lyric poets of the 17th cent. The term was first used by Samuel Johnson ().

The hallmark of their poetry is the metaphysical conceit (a figure of speech that employs unusual and paradoxical images), a reliance on intellectual wit, learned imagery, and subtle argument.

Metaphysical Poetry by Bradbury, Malcolm (Editor), and Palmer, David (Editor) and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at   A key anthology for students of English literature, Metaphysical Poetry is a collection whose unique philosophical insights are some of the crowning achievements of Renaissance verse, edited with an introduction and notes by Colin Burrow in Penguin Classics.

Spanning the Elizabethan age to the Restoration and beyond, Metaphysical poetry sought to /5(35). - Explore audreyleet's board "Metaphysical Poetry", followed by people on Pinterest.

See more ideas about Poetry, Metaphysical poetry and John donne pins. Introduce yourself to some basic metaphysical concepts. Start by understanding the basic concepts of physics, math, logic, and philosophy.

It seems difficult but introductory level books and Internet research can help. These fields are all crucial to your learning about metaphysics in general. Understand the philosophy of mathematics. Do not 92%(). Metaphysical poetry is a term that groups certain British 17th century poets among which John Donne is the most influential.

Because it is difficult to define metaphysical poetry it is a rather loose group of poets (cf. Elliot ), but Donne is regarded as. Metaphysical Poets Homework Help Questions.

What are the characteristics of metaphysical poetry. Metaphysical poetry is a term applied to many poets who. The Augustans. Johnson's assessment of 'metaphysical poetry' was not at all flattering: The metaphysical poets were men of learning, and, to show their learning was their whole endeavour; but, unluckily resolving to show it in rhyme, instead of writing poetry, they only wrote verses, and, very often, such verses as stood the trial of the finger better than of the ear; for the modulation .What is Metaphysical Poetry?

realization and tortured wonder at the complexity of life and the universe are the true marks of the metaphysical poet. Duplicity of thought, a mingling of life and book knowledge, an attempt to reconcile the body with the soul are advanced as ele ments of metaphysical poetry in Professor Williamson's book on.The phrase “Metaphysical poetry” derives from the scornful remarks of some Restoration and 18th century critics.

The Metaphysical poets, who wrote during the first three quarters of the 17th /5(2).