Analysis on the Metaphysical Conceit in John Donne‟s Poems

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Zhang Li, Wang Ce

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I5P114

How to Cite?

Zhang Li, Wang Ce, "Analysis on the Metaphysical Conceit in John Donne‟s Poems," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 6,  no. 5, pp. 95-98, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I5P114

Abstract:

In 17th century, Metaphysical poetry came into existence which adopted the unconventional and subversive means. John Donne’s poems were featured with exquisite conceit, profound meaning and unconventionality. The conceits were not in the stone-cold speculative and philosophical perspective, but the flowing of inner emotions in peoples’ hearts. This thesis explores the inner spiritual meaning by learning the conceit skills of Donne. I

Keywords:

Metaphysical poetry, conceit, defamiliarization

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