The Metaphysical Poets
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Metaphysical Poets, introduced and edited by the distinguished scholar Helen Gardner, is a landmark anthology that brings together the finest verse of the seventeenth-century metaphysical tradition. The collection presents the work of poets such as John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell, and Henry Vaughan, whose poetry is defined by its intellectual complexity, striking conceits, and passionate fusion of reason and emotion. Gardner's authoritative editorial hand guides readers through the nuances of this movement, illuminating the philosophical and theological preoccupations that animate these remarkable works. Originally published by Penguin Books, this volume remains an essential companion for students and lovers of English literature seeking to understand one of poetry's most dazzling and enduring traditions.
Author: Helen Gardner
Format: Paperback
Published: 1969, Penguin Books
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Metaphysical Poets, introduced and edited by the distinguished scholar Helen Gardner, is a landmark anthology that brings together the finest verse of the seventeenth-century metaphysical tradition. The collection presents the work of poets such as John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell, and Henry Vaughan, whose poetry is defined by its intellectual complexity, striking conceits, and passionate fusion of reason and emotion. Gardner's authoritative editorial hand guides readers through the nuances of this movement, illuminating the philosophical and theological preoccupations that animate these remarkable works. Originally published by Penguin Books, this volume remains an essential companion for students and lovers of English literature seeking to understand one of poetry's most dazzling and enduring traditions.