1. The Metaphysical Poetry

2. A term used to group together certain 17th-century poets, usually John Donne, Andrew Marvell, and others. A term used to group together certain 17th-century poets, usually John Donne, Andrew Marvell, and others.

3. It is not a proper movement or school, but the term is applied to poets of this time that incorporated common characteristics of wit, inventiveness, and a love of elaborate stylistic maneuvers. It is not a proper movement or school, but the term is applied to poets of this time that incorporated common characteristics of wit, inventiveness, and a love of elaborate stylistic maneuvers.

4. The term “metaphysical” is derived from the word “metaphysics,” which is a division of philosophy that studies and attempts to explain abstract ideas like existence, space, time, truth, etc. The term “metaphysical” is derived from the word “metaphysics,” which is a division of philosophy that studies and attempts to explain abstract ideas like existence, space, time, truth, etc.

5. Metaphysical poets often use elaborate, strained, or far-fetched metaphors or _______ to explain or describe emotions (abstract ideas). Metaphysical poets often use elaborate, strained, or far-fetched metaphors or _______ to explain or describe emotions (abstract ideas). These poets attempt to explain emotional concepts through the intellect and rational discussion, not intuition. These poets attempt to explain emotional concepts through the intellect and rational discussion, not intuition.

6. During the 17th century, some critics used the term in a derogatory manner, but the term seemed to fit so it has lasted until today. During the 17th century, some critics used the term in a derogatory manner, but the term seemed to fit so it has lasted until today.

7. Dryden criticized, “He affects the Metaphysics…in his amorous verses, where nature only should reign; and perplexes the minds of the fair sex with nice speculations of philosophy, when he should engage their hearts.” Dryden criticized, “He affects the Metaphysics…in his amorous verses, where nature only should reign; and perplexes the minds of the fair sex with nice speculations of philosophy, when he should engage their hearts.”

8. John Donne “Jack”

9. Life of John Donne Born 1572 Born 1572 Roman Catholic Roman Catholic Oxford at age 11 Oxford at age 11 Cambridge at age 14 Cambridge at age 14 Refused to take the Oath of Supremacy Refused to take the Oath of Supremacy Began a legal career at age 20 Began a legal career at age 20

11. Death of his brother Death of his brother He began to question his faith. He began to question his faith. His first book Satires His first book Satires First book of poetry Songs and Sonnets. First book of poetry Songs and Sonnets. Financial security due to inheritance Financial security due to inheritance

13. Private secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton. Private secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton. Served in Parliament Served in Parliament Secretly married Anne More, Egerton’s niece Secretly married Anne More, Egerton’s niece “Anne Donne, John Donne, Undone” “Anne Donne, John Donne, Undone”

15. He was released after several weeks, fired from his position, and denied his wife’s dowry. He was released after several weeks, fired from his position, and denied his wife’s dowry. His family struggled financially for 12 years. His family struggled financially for 12 years. In 1609, he was given his wife’s dowry. In 1609, he was given his wife’s dowry. During this time, he worked as a lawyer. During this time, he worked as a lawyer.

17. In 1610, he denounced his Catholic faith and won favor with King James I. In 1610, he denounced his Catholic faith and won favor with King James I. Donne became an Anglican minister and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by Cambridge. Donne became an Anglican minister and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by Cambridge. He continued to write poetry, as well as 160 sermons, which he had published. He continued to write poetry, as well as 160 sermons, which he had published. He was considered one of the greatest preachers of his time due to his elaborate metaphors, religious symbolism, flair for drama, education, and quick wit. He was considered one of the greatest preachers of his time due to his elaborate metaphors, religious symbolism, flair for drama, education, and quick wit.

18. After 16 years of marriage, Anne died at age 33 after giving birth to her 12 th child. After 16 years of marriage, Anne died at age 33 after giving birth to her 12 th child. She left behind 7 living children and a grieving John Donne. She left behind 7 living children and a grieving John Donne. He refused to write love poetry after her death. He refused to write love poetry after her death. 1621 he became Dean at St. Paul’s Church. 1621 he became Dean at St. Paul’s Church. He was about to be named bishop when he died of mouth infection in 1631. He was about to be named bishop when he died of mouth infection in 1631. He was 59. He was 59.

19. Donne in his funeral shroud