1. Metaphysical Poetry
Metaphysical poetry has been identified as being highly intellectual as it deals with metaphorical themes that compare dissimilar and abstract ideas. ... The persona uses the thesis to convey to his mistress that "if" life wasn't so short he would spend an eternity of time courting her. ... Therefore finally making a statement that carries a mocking tone that there is no reason for his mistress to be "quaint" when her "honor turn to dust" in simpler terms meaning her old fashioned beliefs will have no significance when she is in the grave. ... Many may get ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate