英美文学John Donne(1572-1631).pptVIP

John Donne(1572-1631) I.Introduction 1.Metaphysical School 2.Conceits II.The poem “The Flea” III. The poem “Holy Sonnet 10” or ”Death, Thou Not Be Proud” Metaphysical School A diverse group of 17th century English poets use of intellectual concepts in surprising conceits Poets of this school John Donne Andrew Marvel George Herbert Richard Crashaw etc. Conceits strange paradoxes far-fetched imagery. comparisons that seem far apart “Most heterogeneous ideas are yoked by force togeter” (Samuel Johnson) Brief Introduction to John Donne 1.His life 2.His poems 1)use of conceits 2)c