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metaphysical poetry Definition


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metaphysical poetry
noun
    1. A term applied to 17c English poetry, eg work by Donne and Marvell, which makes use of elaborate images, intricate word-play, paradox, flexible metre and rhythm, etc to express intense feelings and complex ideas.
Etymology: 17c: the term was first applied in a derogatory sense by Dryden and Dr Johnson.



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