Metaphysical poets
group of 17th-century English poets whose work was characterised by the inventive use of conceits and an emphasis on the spoken rather than lyrical quality of their verse From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
group of 17th-century English poets whose work was characterised by the inventive use of conceits and an emphasis on the spoken rather than lyrical quality of their verse From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The metaphysical poets are a group of English poets known for long difficult metaphors. John Donne is perhaps the most famous. Although their work was not popular in some periods, thanks to writers like T. S. Eliot their value to English literature seems mostly recognised these days.
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