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John Donne (1572-1631) Metaphysical Poetry The term “metaphysical poetry” is commonly used to name the work of the 17th –century writers who wrote under the influence of John Donne. Metaphysical poets tried to break away from the conventional fashion of the Elizabethan love poetry. The Metaphysical School a specific group of the 17th century poets who wrote in the manner of the poet John Donne. They wrote metaphysical poetry that is a term which can be applied to poetry dealing with philosophical or spiritual matters. Samuel Johnson coined the term “metaphysical poets” to des