num_pages: 224
description: Dramatic and conversational in rhythm and tone and rich in striking, unusual imagery, metaphysical poetry is represented in this anthology by such masterpieces as "Death, Be Not Proud," by John Donne; Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress," as well as works by George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Richard Crashaw, Francis Quarles, Thomas Traherne, and others. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
language: English
title: Metaphysical Poetry: An Anthology
titlecomplete: Metaphysical Poetry: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions)
genres: Classics, Poetry
ratings_count: 88
publisher: Dover Publications