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metaphysical
[ˌmetə'fɪzɪk(ə)l]
abbr.
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abbr.
metaph
lit.
The word generally refers to a group of 17th century poets, who include Donne, Herbert and Marvell. Metaphysical poetry commonly has striking imagery, which sometimes stems from new contemporary scientific and geographic discoveries, witty conceits, the contrast of the physical and the philosophical and a high impression of mortality. There is also flexibility in the meter and rhythm adopted.
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