Metaphysical poems are lyric poems characterised by use of wit‚ irony and wordplay. Wit and conceit were both aspects of a mental set shared by writers looking for connections between things. As well as manipulation of ideas‚ wit could be displayed in verbal expression. Compression and brevity were part of a poetic fashion called "strong lines". Wordplay and brevity were all aspects of "wit". Conceit is a poetic idea‚ usually a metaphor. There can be conventional ideas‚ where there are expected
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Romantic love has been the subject of endless contemplation for poets of all periods. Intangible and complex‚ love is the highest manifestation of humanity. No topic in poetry has received more attention than romantic love. Conversely‚ the ultimate expression of love is through poetry. In each poetic period‚ the representation of romantic love has been informed by the social and cultural values of the time. Thus‚ across time‚ attitudes towards romantic love have shifted with changing values and beliefs
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ASSIGNMENT#1 USE OF MOTIFS IN JOHN DONNE’S POETRY John Donne uses a number of motifs‚ geographical and geometrical shapes‚ and discoveries etc. as metaphysical conceits in his poetry. Sometimes these are used to express his intensity of love‚ while sometimes these are used to compare and ultimately prove the superiority of his love. The different motifs used by John Donne are discussed below with references from his various poems. Donne’s fascination with spheres can be understood by reading
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rhythm and rhyme scheme to describe her evolution as the years have past. Her tone is initially reflective with a hint of insecurity‚ but by the end of the song it morphs into confidence and acceptance. Nicks uses figurative language such as metaphor‚ conceit‚ and symbols to create images that express the unsureness she is trying to overcome. Stevie Nicks utilizes many literary elements to express the endeavors of growing old. "Landslide" is written with a rhythmic and rhyming free verse‚ but some brief
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Hamlet said “O‚ what a rogue and peasant slave am I! Is it not monstrous that this player here‚ But in a fiction‚ in a dream of passion‚ Could force his soul so to his own conceit That from her working all his visage wann’d‚Tears in his eyes‚ distraction in’s aspect‚ A broken voice‚ and his whole function suiting With forms to his conceit? And all for nothing! For Hecuba! What’s Hecuba to him‚ or he to Hecuba‚ That he should weep for her? What would he do‚ Had he the motive and the cue for passion that
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When God at first made man‚ Having a glass of blessings standing by‚ Let us (said He) pour on him all we can: Let the world’s riches‚ which dispersed lie‚ Contract into a span. So strength first made a way; Then beauty flowed‚ then wisdom‚ honour‚ pleasure: When almost all was out‚ God made a stay‚ Perceiving that alone of all His treasure Rest in the bottom lay. For if I should (said He) Bestow this jewel also on my creature‚ He would adore My gifts instead of Me‚ And rest in
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important theme in Donne’s poetry is the idea of true religion‚ something that he spent much time considering and theorising about. He wrote secular poems as well as erotic and love poems. He is particularly famous for his mastery of metaphysical conceits. Despite his great education and poetic talents‚ Donne lived in poverty for several years‚ relying heavily on wealthy friends. He spent much of the money he inherited during and after his education on womanising‚ literature‚ pastimes‚ and travel
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The tone throughout is one of aggravation and‚ I think a touch of egotism is evident. Donne seems to ignore love poetry’s conventional method of rhyming beautifully and gracefully and instead shocks the reader with unexpected turns of phrase and conceit such as ‘Saucy‚ pedantic wretch‚ go chide’ and ‘Thou sun art half as happy as we’. Donne’s language is direct and conversational which is emphasized by his use of colloquialisms and conflict. There is great debate over weather Donne’s poems include
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An Analysis of Metaphysical Religious Poetry In this essay the metaphysical religious poetry of the seventeenth century is explored. This essay argues that the imagery in the poems of John Donne‚ George Herbert and Andrew Marvell contributes to themes of struggle and acceptance. Initially‚ this essay discusses the religious context their poems were written in‚ and then it presents an analyses of their poetry as metaphysical works. In this analysis the imagery each poet used‚ as well as the influence
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metaphors and luminous imagery. John Donne’s poetry is no exception to the form and thematic volume of the metaphysicals. Donne explores ideas in a manner which some readers find confronting and enlightening through relentless use of metaphysical conceits and his direct address to an individual or god. Donne confronts and enlightens seventeenth century readers with his elaborate perspective on love and his perception of death. Although these are two dissimilar subjects‚ they are interwoven in many
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