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John Donne 1572? - 1631

John Donne 1572? - 1631. Donne’s Work. Early poems clever and witty love poems circulated among patrons Later became clergyman whose sermons and meditations were published. Metaphysical Poetry .

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John Donne 1572? - 1631

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  1. John Donne1572? - 1631

  2. Donne’s Work • Early poems clever and witty love poems circulated among patrons • Later became clergyman whose sermons and meditations were published

  3. Metaphysical Poetry Poetry characterized by intellectual displays and concern with metaphysical, or philosophical issues (the nature of being; structure of the universe)

  4. Metaphysical Literary Devices • Conceits: extended comparisons that link objects or ideas not commonly associated, often mixing abstract ideas and emotional matters • Paradox: images of descriptions that appear self-contradictory but reveal a deeper truth

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