Metaphysical Poet - John Donne (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of 'Love's Growth'
Author of 'Love's Growth'
John Donne
Period 'Love's Growth' written
Period 'Love's Growth' written
Early 17th century
Main theme of 'Love's Growth'
Main theme of 'Love's Growth'
Love evolves & intensifies over time
Donne's poetic style in 'Love's Growth'
Donne's poetic style in 'Love's Growth'
Metaphysical style
Structure: stanzas & lines per stanza
Structure: stanzas & lines per stanza
Two stanzas, each with ten lines
Rhyme scheme of 'Love's Growth'
Rhyme scheme of 'Love's Growth'
ABABCCDDDD
Metre used in 'Love's Growth'
Metre used in 'Love's Growth'
Iambic pentameter
Metaphysical conceit in poem
Metaphysical conceit in poem
Love's growth compared to natural processes of earth
Paradox presented in poem
Paradox presented in poem
Love both increases & remains constant
Setting of 'Love's Growth'
Setting of 'Love's Growth'
Abstract & intellectual; focuses on inner thoughts