Metaphysical Poetry: An Anthology
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Metaphysical poetry, a term generally applied to the works of a group of English poets of the seventeenth century, is among the most read and studied verse in English literature, having proved enduringly popular and major influence on many twentieth-century poets. Dramatic and conversational in rhythm and tone, intriguing and complex in theme and idea, metaphysical poetry is also rich in striking and unusual imagery chosen from philosophy, theology, the arts, crafts, and sciences.
This modestly priced anthology contains the best work by major poets of the school: John Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Richard Crashaw, Francis Quarles, and Thomas Traherne, all of whose works were originally considered a reaction against traditional Elizabethan verse of the late sixteenth century. Included are such masterpieces as Donne's "The Good Morrow" and "Death, Be Not Proud"; Marvell's "The Garden" and "To His Coy Mistress"; Herbert's "Easter Wings"; Vaughan's "The World," and many more.
Ideal for use in classrooms from high school through college, this outstanding anthology will appeal as well to lovers of fine English poetry.
This modestly priced anthology contains the best work by major poets of the school: John Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Richard Crashaw, Francis Quarles, and Thomas Traherne, all of whose works were originally considered a reaction against traditional Elizabethan verse of the late sixteenth century. Included are such masterpieces as Donne's "The Good Morrow" and "Death, Be Not Proud"; Marvell's "The Garden" and "To His Coy Mistress"; Herbert's "Easter Wings"; Vaughan's "The World," and many more.
Ideal for use in classrooms from high school through college, this outstanding anthology will appeal as well to lovers of fine English poetry.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486419169
ISBN13:9780486419169
Release Date:August 2002
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.1" x 8.2"
Age Range:14 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 9 and higher
Customer Reviews
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The bare text itself
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Dover editions provide the basic poetic texts without serious and extended commentary. In a sense there is an advantage in this as it encourages the reader to engage the text, and seek understanding through reading and rereading. But there is also a great disadvantage especially when it comes to complicated poetry like that of the Metaphysicals whose complex linking of diverse images , whose intellectual toughness requires explanation. Nonetheless there is great poetry here at the usual Dover very reasonable price. As for the Metaphysicals themselves Donne is of course at the center. But there is also great poetry from Herbert and Marvell. This is a poetry in which the heart is very much in the mind, and one must have a strong intellect to understand. I know the challenge and delight of this poetry, and also understand how many readers find it most fascinating and great.( As did T.S. Eliot) But I nonetheless find my own heart and mind better expressed, reflected and uplifted in the Romantics (Wordsworth especially) who will come later.
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