This document discusses John Donne as a metaphysical poet, specifically analyzing his poem "The Good Morrow". It defines metaphysical poetry as exploring ideas beyond physical existence using surprising images. The characteristics include displaying learning, using intellectuality, far-fetched imagery, logical arguments, abrupt beginnings, and colloquial language. It then recites and analyzes "The Good Morrow" based on these metaphysical poetry traits before concluding metaphysical poetry provides a new way of thinking and challenges readers' minds.

1. JOHN DONNE AS A
METAPHYSICAL POET WITH
REFERENCE TO “THE GOOD
MORROW”

2. Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition of Metaphysical Poetry
Characteristics of Metaphysical poetry
Recitation of “The Good Morrow”
Metaphysical Characteristics of “The Good Morrow”
Conclusion

3. Introduction
John Donne was the founder of
the Metaphysical Poetry. It was a
reaction against the romantic
poetry in the beginning of 17th
century.

4. Definition Of Metaphysical Poetry
The word 'Metaphysical Poetry' is a philosophical concept where
poets portray ideas or things that are beyond physical existence.
According to Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, the term ‘metaphysical
poets’ means a group of 17th century English poets who explored
the nature of the world and human life, and who used images that
were surprising at that time.
Donne writes, he is expressing a state of mind by referring to a
background of ideas”

5. Characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry
 Display of learning
 Intellectuality
 Far-fetched Imageries and Conceits
 Development of logical arguments
 Abrupt beginning
 Colloquial Language

6. Connection among Major Characteristics

8. Conclusion
Metaphysical poetry provides a new way of thinking.
Through understanding metaphysical poetry reader’s
minds open up.
The challenging approach of such poetry develops the
concentration of readers on the things that exist beyond
this physical world.

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