Metaphysical and Cavalier Poetry and Authors
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what does metaphysical poetry refer to?
the work of group of English lyric poets from the 17th century (not its own movement
Who coined this term and when?
Samuel Johnson in 1744
metaphysical
concerned with abstract thoughts or subjects, like existence, causality, or truth; highly abstract or subtle
Sig Fig Poets
John Donne and George Herbert
defining characteristic
metaphysical conceit
metaphysical conceit
a comparison; a figure of speech that uses unusual and paradoxical images
what is metaphysical poetry inspired by?
a philosophical conception of the universe and the role of man in existence (What’s our purpose in life?)
What is used in literary writing of metaphysical poetry?3
wit, inventiveness and elaborate style
4 Characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry
1- hyperbole
2- expresses a personal feeling
3- syllogism
4- paradoxes
2- expresses a personal feeling
3- syllogism
4- paradoxes
syllogism
presents a logical argument
paradoxes
images/statements that are contradictory
Sonnet VII “How Soon Hath Time”
John Milton
Sonnet XIX “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent”
John Milton
A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning
John Donne
Death Be Not Proud: Holy Sonnet 10
John Donne
An Explication
of “Death Be Not Proud: Holy Sonnet 10” by Anniina Jokinen
A Pilgrim’s Progress
John Bunyan
To My Coy Mistress
Andrew Marvell
John Milton’s faith?
Puritan
What else did John Milton write?
Paradise Lost
Who went blind?
John Milton
To the Virgins Make Much Time
Robert Herrick
Why is “To His Coy Mistress” like a metaphysical poem even though its a cavalier poem?
a cavalier poem that has a syllogism and a metaphysical conceit (vegetable love) so its like metaphysical poem
Gulliver’s Travels
Jonathan Swift
A Journey of the Plague Year
Daniel Defoe
What is John Donne’s faith?
Catholic
What is an explication?
analyzes the meanings and relationships of the words, images, and literary techniques used in a literary work
What are the three types of poetry?
metaphysical, puritan, cavalier
what is a cavalier?
is someone who supports the royal family; a royalist
What is cavalier poetry?
b. An early 17th century movement (early 1600s) Robert Herrick
c. Considered the opposite of metaphysical poetry
c. Considered the opposite of metaphysical poetry
What are the traits of cavalier poetry?4
i. Uses straight forward expressions (say what they mean)
ii. Elegant and courtly in nature (like Le’Morte de Arthur)
iii. Often erotic and dirty (but hidden)
iv. Tend to be short lyrical pieces
ii. Elegant and courtly in nature (like Le’Morte de Arthur)
iii. Often erotic and dirty (but hidden)
iv. Tend to be short lyrical pieces
Common theme throughout cavalier poetry?
“carpe diem” seize the day
From the Diary of Fanny Burney
Fanny Burney
italian sonnet
ABBAABBA
CDECDE
CDECDE
english/shakespearean sonnet
ABAB CDCD
EFEF GC
EFEF GC
italian sonnet division
octave (ab’s) presents the idea/problem
the seotet (the cd’s) presents the resolution
moves through an idea throughout
the seotet (the cd’s) presents the resolution
moves through an idea throughout
english/shakespearean sonnet divisions
3 quatrains and the last 2 lines is the heroic couplet
develops an idea
develops an idea
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