Metaphysical Age * A branch of philosophy that tries explain the natural world, and the mankind's place within it. It asks questions such as; is there a God? what is my place in universe? what is my reason for existing? * John Donne was the leader and the founder of metaphysical school of poetry. Topics and themes Metaphysical = combines thoughts (or metaphysical speculation) with feelings. Heavily intellectualized; Poetry has been inspired by a philosophical conception of the universe and the role assigned to the human spirit in the great drama of existence. Profound areas of experience especially about love, romantic and sensual; about human relationship with God. The external perspective, and, to a lesser extent, about pleasure, learning and art. Problems of religion. Justice in corrupted world. Characteristics of metaphysical age. Language is colloquial and conversational. Critical about previous poetic era. Physical love becomes a main and popular topic. They criticize the u...
