The document provides background information on metaphysical poetry. It notes that metaphysical poets like John Donne and Andrew Marvell were not originally called that, but were later labeled as such by Dryden and Samuel. Metaphysical poetry moved towards a more intellectual style compared to previous Elizabethan poetry. Key features included the use of unconventional conceits, wit, unusual images from different fields, and an argumentative style aimed at establishing the poet's perspectives. The document also provides brief biographies of John Donne and Andrew Marvell, two seminal metaphysical poets.