Unit 8 - Metaphysical Poets:

I. MATERIALS FOR STUDY

• Brief Introduction
• Radio Podcast (The metaphysical poets) (41 min.)

• Video recording of a poem selection
  
  Six Centuries of Verse: Metaphysical and Devotional Poets (4 parts)
  Part 1. J. Donne's The Flea, The Good Morrow
  Part 2. J. Donne's The Sun Rising, The Apparition, Holy Sonnets (Death be not proud)
  Part 3. G. Herbert (poem selection)
  Part 4. A . Marvell's  To his Coy Mistress
  

• Multiple Choice Quiz

 

II. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Quiz - Questions on the English Civil War period and the Metaphysical Poets (10 items).

Other Videos - A collection of videos about the Metaphysical Poets, including documentaries of historical interest and lectures providing contextual information.

Other Links - A selected collection of websites providing useful information about the Metaphysical Poets and the English Civil War period.

Podcasts - A selection of recorded materials about the Metaphysical Poets, including audiobooks and related interviews.