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define metaphysical poetry?
define metaphysical poetry?
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define metaphysical poetry?
A standard deffinition of metaphysical poetry is: a highly intellectualized poetry marked by bold and ingenious conceits, incongruous imagery, complexity and subtlety of thought, frequent use of paradox, and often by deliberate harshness or rigidity of expression.