The Metaphysical in the works of Milton and Donne.
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(9pp)According to Sir Herbert J.C. Grierson (1997 ) "Metaphysical poetry, in the full sense of the term, is a poetry which has been inspired by a philosophical conception of the universe and the rôle assigned to the human spirit in the grea t drama of existence. Doesn't that definition sound elegant? When was the last time that you acknowledged your role in the "great drama of existence?" The reason that I mention this is that the study of "metaphysics," is becoming more popular each year. Yet, what we will look at in this discussion is the historic roots of the form as seen through the poetry of John Milton and John Donne. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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