How does Herbert deplore the loss of worldly life in “The Collar”
Introduction: George Herbert‘s (3 April 1593 – 1 March 1633) ‘The Collar‘ describes a speaker’s desire to escape his religious life and return to greater…
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Discuss the definition of Love by Andrew Marvell in his poem “The Definition of Love”
Introduction: Andrew Marvell (1621-1678) is one of the famous poets who belong to the Metaphysical school of poetry. He is unique in his description of…
Trace metaphysical Qualities in the poetry of John Donne
Introduction: “Meta” means “beyond” and “physics” means “physical nature”. Metaphysical poetry means poetry that goes beyond the physical world of the senses and explores the…
Write a short note on Unified sensibility in metaphysical poetry
Introduction: The term unification of sensibility was first used by Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888- 1865) in his famous essay “The Metaphysical Poets“. It refers to…
Write a short note on Donne’s use of conceits in his love poems
Introduction: Metaphysical conceit is a literary device. The poet used this device for making his poetry unique and extra-ordinary. According to the Oxford Dictionary,” Metaphysical…
Who is the Red Cross Knight? Give your impressions of the Knight.
Or, Who is The Red Cross Knight? Introduction: The Red Cross Knight is the protagonist of the great epic The Faerie Queene written by Edmund…
How does Lady Una inspire the Red Cross Knight
Introduction: Lady Una is the heroine of the Allegorical poem “The Faerie Queene” written by Edmund Spenser (1552-1599). The poem centres around the journey to…
Discuss the significance of Satan’s first speech in book 1 of Paradise Lost
Introduction: Satan’s first speech in Paradise Lost written by John Milton (1608-1674) is a reflection of pure Miltonic Lyricism. The first speech of Satan creates…
Herbert’s use of imagery in his poems
Introduction: George Herbert is one of the most important metaphysical poets, known for his saintly life and intense devotion to God, his poems are not…
Critically comment on Marvell’s treatment of love with reference his poems you have read
Introduction: “The Definition of Love” and “To His Coy Mistress” are two of the most celebrated poems of Andrew Marvell (1621- 1678) where he presents…