Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 17 AIL 1610 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Metaphysical Manner
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The idea
The glossary names the metaphysical poets in its conceit entry, defining a conceit as an unusually ingenious or elaborate metaphor and citing Donne. The manner is argumentative, image-driven and often deliberately strained. Unit seven worked it on the compasses.
In practice
Ingenious, elaborate, argumentative.
Where people slip
The strain is intentional.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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