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Cal Poly Univ.: Metaphysical Poetry & English Composition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
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Fu Jen Catholic University: Metaphysical Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fu Jen University describes the term "metaphysical" and gives history and definition of the term "metaphysical poet" as coined by critic Samuel Johnson.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of George Herbert

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a taste of metaphysical poetry from one of the most famous metaphysical poets, George Herbert. Here are 21 of his poems, as well as some brief biographical information.
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University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Andrew Marvell

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a taste of the metaphysical style by reading selected works of Andrew Marvell, noted metaphysical poet of the 17th century.
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University of Toronto: Richard Crashaw Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Toronto has information on one of the noted 17th century Metaphysical Poets. Get a feel of the metaphysical style by viewing Crashaw's poetry on-line.
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Bartleby.com: Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the 17th Century.: Donne to Butler

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to J.C. Herbert Grierson's book, Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the 17th Century. This provides a good explanation of metaphysical poetry as a type, and you can access the rest of the book which is a collection of the...