PENGUINCLASSICS (2)often took the form of an THE METAPHYSICAL POETS argument (3)emphasize physical and religious love as well as the fleeting nature of life (4)Elaborate conceits
❖ (2) often took the form of an argument ❖ (3) emphasize physical and religious love as well as the fleeting nature of life ❖ (4) Elaborate conceits
7.Style wit subtle argumentations "metaphysical conceits" an unusual simile or metaphor dexterous use of colloquial speech
7. Style ❖ wit ❖ subtle argumentations ❖ “metaphysical conceits” ❖ an unusual simile or metaphor ❖ dexterous use of colloquial speech
considerable flexibility of rhythm and meter complex themes a liking for paradox
❖ considerable flexibility of rhythm and meter ❖ complex themes ❖ a liking for paradox
The metaphysical conceit a more intricate and intellectual device. It usually sets up an analogy between one entity's spiritual qualities and an object in the physical world
The metaphysical conceit ❖ a more intricate and intellectual device. ❖ It usually sets up an analogy between one entity’s spiritual qualities and an object in the physical world
8.Influence a significant influence on 20th-century poetry, especially through T.S.Eliot whose essay The Metaphysical Poets(1921) helped bring their poetry back into favour with readers
8. Influence ❖ a significant influence on 20th-century poetry, especially through T. S. Eliot whose essay The Metaphysical Poets (1921) helped bring their poetry back into favour with readers