The Metaphysicals: The Punk Poets Of 17th-Century Literature | Literary Classic

The metaphysical poets lived in a period of significant social and cultural change in the early 17th century. This era was marked by challenges to traditional beliefs due to scientific advances, religious and political upheavals, and the shift from medieval to modern society. The poets' works...

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