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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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Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Read from a book this poetry can be challenging, but when read by such accomplished readers it is made more easily understood and appreciated.
Reviewer: HM
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Le CD permet de retrouver des poètes majeurs (Donne, Herbert…), le tout récité avec une remarquable diction.Des textes rares de certains poètes un peu oubliés (Vaughn, Crashaw)
Reviewer: Mike
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Wide ranging selection. Would have been nice to have more poems by Herbert.Most poems are read well, some a bit theatrical.
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