| Metaphysical Poetry: An Anthology Contributor(s): Negri, Paul (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0486419169 ISBN-13: 9780486419169 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: Dramatic and conversational in rhythm and tone and rich in striking, unusual imagery, metaphysical poetry is represented in this anthology by such masterpieces as "Death, Be Not Proud," by John Donne; Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress," as well as works by George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Richard Crashaw, Francis Quarles, Thomas Traherne, and others. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Poetry | Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 821.309 |
| LCCN: 2002073334 |
| Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.1" W x 8.2" (0.50 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |