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Bring out The Craftsmanship of George Herbert Shown in His Poetry

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George Herbert shares many qualities with the poets of the metaphysical poetry that started with John Donne. But, he retains his individuality in his poems. We find the metaphysical conceits in his poems, and the themes of his poetry are undoubtedly akin to those of Donne, Marvell, and others. However, his craftsmanship makes him different … Read more

Coleridge’s Criticism of Wordsworth’s Theory of Poetry And Poetic Diction

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The most remarkable part of Biographia Literaria lies in Coleridge’s criticism of Wordsworth’s theory of poetry and Poetic Diction. While critically analyzing Wordsworth’s theory, Coleridge has offered his views on the choice of rustic themes and characters as well as the language of poetry. Background In chapter XVII of Biographia Literaria, Coleridge refers to Wordsworth’s preface to the … Read more