Robert Herrick 罗伯特·赫里克.pptVIP

Imagery / References to Donnes learning The circle Marriage ring Path of the planets (Trepidation of the spheres) Alchemical symbol for gold was a circle with a point in the centre Path described by a compass. Very broad range of knowledge displayed: Planetary trepidation Earthquakes, the love of sublunary lovers Properties of gold - Gold is very malleable which means it can be beaten to ayery thinnesse. The symbolism of gold is very important, as it is also the most precious of all the metals. It is also the least reactive of all metals, which ties in with Donnes placing of the lover