... only by random quotes such as "for whom the bell tolls" or "no man is an island", but to others he is as important a writer as Shakespeare and thus has been valued as such in many forms. However John Donnes popularity is not universal and although he may be well known, he is not necessarily well liked. The origin of the term "Metaphysical Poets" can be accredited ... poetry are not easily defined, but universal similarities between the poets are noticeable. The main features of metaphysical poetry are certainly passion in the writing, the poems are generally very lyrical and of course, ...

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