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Comprehension question What are the characteristics of John Donne’s poems? John Donne English poet Clergyman, born in London, England, 1572, and died in London, Mar. 31 1631. Donne is the leading figure of the 17th-century metaphysical school. Metaphysical Poetry Metaphysical Poetry is commonly used to name the work of the 17th-century writers who wrote under the influence of John Donne. With a rebellions spirit, the metaphysical poets tried to break away from the conventional fashion of the Elizabethan Love poetry. The diction is simple. The imagery is drawn from the actual life. The form