Characteristics:
Metaphysical poetry is realistic and exemplifies introspective focus on:
Love
Death
God
Human Frailty http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/herbert/windows.htm ("The Windows" George Hebert)
Elements:
Stylistic maneuvers such as ornamental conceits and mesmerizing rhymes are executed with ease.
Vast shifts in scale.
Deep philosophical issues are often addressed.
Reigning Supreme are:
Wit
Irony
Paradox http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/175764 ("The Flea" John Donne)
Vast shifts in scale.
Deep philosophical issues are often addressed.
Reigning Supreme are:
Wit
Irony
Paradox http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/175764 ("The Flea" John Donne)