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Part 2|| Metaphysical poetry || UGC-NET ||ENGLISH LITERATURE ||DSSSB||EMRS|| UPTGT/PGT||REET

Key characteristics of metaphysical poetry include: Metaphysical Conceits: Far-fetched, ingenious, and elaborate metaphors that compare vastly dissimilar things (e.g., comparing lovers to the points of a compass in John Donne's A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning). Intellectualism and Wit: Rather than focusing on pure emotion, the poetry uses wit—a blend of humor, irony, and intellectual agility—to explore complex ideas, often requiring the reader to think deeply. Paradox and Contradiction: Frequent use of self-contradictory statements that reveal deeper truths about love, death, or spirituality. Colloquialism and Dramatic Tone: The language is often conversational and direct, breaking away from the formal, musical verse of the Elizabethan era to create a dramatic, personal, or urgent tone. Unified Sensibility: A central feature where the poet unites logical, rational thought with intense emotional experience, making the abstract tangible. Thematic Focus: Major themes include the nature of love (often blending physical and spiritual), the search for religious truth, and the human condition. Display of Learning: References from diverse fields like science, philosophy, astronomy, and theology are common, reflecting the intellectual curiosity of the time. Rough or Irregular Verse: Metrical patterns are often deliberately uneven or harsh, mirroring the intellectual strain or the intimate, conversational tone.