Metaphysical Poets in Puritan Period
John Donne, the leader of the Metaphysical school of poets, had a varied career before becoming the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. Known primarily for his religious sermons, Donne also left a significant mark in poetry. His major works include The Progress of the Soul , An Anatomy of the World (an elegy), and Epithalamion . Donne's poetry can be categorized into: Amorous: Initially breaking away from the Petrarchan model, Donne's early works express love in a realistic and often unconventional manner. Metaphysical: Characterized by intricate metaphors and intellectual depth, focusing on philosophical themes and the complexities of human experience. Satirical: Known for his satirical works, such as his fourth satire describing a bore, written in rhymed couplets that influenced later poets like Dryden and Pope. Donne's poetry is noted for its metrical roughness, obscurity, ardent imagination, and philosophical depth. Unlike the smooth sweetness of Elizabethan verse, Donne intro…