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METAPHYSICAL POETRY

METAPHYSICAL POETRY. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the natural world. It is the study of being and reality. It asks fundamental questions such as: “Is there a God?” and “What is man’s place in the universe ?”.

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METAPHYSICAL POETRY

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  1. METAPHYSICAL POETRY

  2. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the natural world. • It is the study of being and reality. • It asks fundamental questions such as: “Is there a God?” and “What is man’s place in the universe?”

  3. Written in the 17th century by British poets. • Did not term themselves “metaphysical poets” • Samuel Johnson – literary theorist who classified the type of poetry that came from this period.

  4. What is a metaphysical poem? • Brief but intense meditations • Discuss deeply emotional or philosophical issues • Subject Matter: • love, romantic and sensual • man's relationship with God • pleasure, learning and art. • Intelligent and serious in tone • Lyric (rhyming) • Make an argument.

  5. JOHN DONNE • Born in London in 1572 • Prosperous Catholic family. • Father died suddenly in 1576 • Raised by single mother of 3 • From 11-14, Donne studied at the University of Oxford • Spent the next 3 years at the University of Cambridge • No degree at either university • Refuse to take the Oath of Supremacy • Studied law • Spent his large inheritance on women, books, theatre, and travels.

  6. 1593, his brother died in prison after giving sanctuary to a Catholic priest. • This made Donne begin to question his faith. • Became a Member of Parliament and sat in Queen Elizabeth’s last Parliament. • Secretly married a noble’s daughter (career suicide). • Thrown in prison for weeks/Dismissed from his post • Struggled with poverty to support his growing family

  7. At age of forty, publicly renounces the Catholic faith. • Refused to take Anglican orders either • In 1615, reluctantly entered the ministry due to lack of work. • Ironically, Donne's style, full of elaborate metaphors and religious symbolism, his flair for drama, and his quick wit soon established him as one of the greatest preachers of the era.

  8. 1617, His wife dies survived by 7 children • Holy Sonnets – Written between 1609-1618 during a time of great emotional stress. These sonnets examine such questions as the purpose of life and death.

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