The World by Henry Vaughan (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Century 'The World' was written
Century 'The World' was written
Mid-17th century
Poet who influenced Vaughan
Poet who influenced Vaughan
George Herbert
Structure of 'The World'
Structure of 'The World'
Single stanza with 42 lines
Rhyme scheme of 'The World'
Rhyme scheme of 'The World'
ABAB
Metre used in 'The World'
Metre used in 'The World'
Iambic tetrameter
Eternity described as in opening
Eternity described as in opening
Great ring of pure and endless light
World described as (fragility)
World described as (fragility)
Bubble
Tone of 'The World'
Tone of 'The World'
Contemplative and admonitory
Key theme about earthly pleasures
Key theme about earthly pleasures
Transience of earthly pleasures
Who is the eternal ring for?
Who is the eternal ring for?
The Bridegroom's bride