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Metaphysical Poetry: Understanding John Donne's Holy Sonnets

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Who is the author of 'Death, be not proud' or 'Sonnet X'?

John Donne

What literary group does John Donne belong to?

Metaphysical poets

What is the main argument presented in 'Death, be not proud'?

An argument against the power of death, claiming that such power is merely an illusion

What is a metaphysical conceit?

<p>A precise and detailed comparison of something more remote or abstract with something more present or concrete, often detailed through a chain of metaphors or similes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet criticize Death in 'Death, be not proud'?

<p>The poet criticizes Death as a slave to other forces: fate, chance, kings, and desperate men</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metaphysical Poetry: Understanding John Donne's Holy Sonnets

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Questions and Answers

Who is the author of 'Death, be not proud' or 'Sonnet X'?

What literary group does John Donne belong to?

What is the main argument presented in 'Death, be not proud'?

What is a metaphysical conceit?

How does the poet criticize Death in 'Death, be not proud'?

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