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Here are some resources to help you learn about the characterisitcs of metaphysical poetry and some of the poets who worked in this style. This list is intended for students in my 12th grade English class but can be enjoyed by anyone.
A brief overview of the style of poetry known as Metaphysical. To view the entire content you must subscribe but the free preview covers the basics completely.
Here is another source for learning more about the time and place that metaphysical poetry existed within with more detailed examples and characteristics of the style
Still more information about metaphysical poetry to get another perspective of the style
A representation of metaphysical poetry by the poet acknowledged as the first to write in this style
An intorduction to John Donne the poet largely credited with being the first to write in this style
A worksheet which can help you practice anlyzing and interpreting a metaphysical poem by John Donne
