The Metaphysical Poets CD-Audio
by John Donne, Andrew Marvell, et al.
Narrated by Nicholas Boulton, Jonathan Keeble, Roy McMillan
CD-Audio
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John Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Thomas Carew and Henry Vaughan: these were some of the 17th-century writers who devised a new form of poetry full of wit, intellect and grace, which we now call Metaphysical poetry.
They wrote about their deepest religious feelings and their carnal pleasures in a way that was radically new and challenging to their readers.
Their work was largely misunderstood or ignored for two centuries, until 20th-century critics rediscovered it, finding in it a deep originality and a willingness to experiment that made much conventional poetry look merely decorative.
This collection provides the perfect introduction to this diverse group of fascinating poets.
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- Publisher:Naxos AudioBooks
- Publication Date:30/07/2012
- ISBN:9781843795926
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Item not Available
- Format:CD-Audio
- Publisher:Naxos AudioBooks
- Publication Date:30/07/2012
- ISBN:9781843795926
