They tried to avoid clichés
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French poets responded to Impressionism in painting by developing a new literary style called: Symbolism.
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He painted the ideas of the Neoplatonist philosophers and poets.
One example of a cliché in Elizabethan poetry that the metaphysical poets might have wanted to avoid is comparing love to a red rose. Metaphysical poets sought to use wit, elaborate conceits, and unconventional comparisons in their work, moving away from the conventional and overused imagery found in earlier poetry.
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It's really hard to say, primarily because A) Shakespeare B) "Metaphysical" is hard to define, it could mean a lot of things.
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The leader of the metaphysical poets is typically considered to be John Donne. Donne's innovative use of metaphysical conceits and his exploration of deep and complex themes have made him a key figure in this literary movement.
John Donne belonged to the Metaphysical school of poetry, which was a group of 17th-century poets known for their intellectual and philosophical exploration in their works. Donne's poetry is characterized by its complex imagery, metaphysical conceits, and exploration of love, religion, and mortality.
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Metaphysical poets like John Donne grappled with religious conflicts by exploring themes of faith, doubt, and personal spirituality in their poetry, often using wit and complex imagery to convey their ideas. In contrast, cavalier poets like Robert Herrick embraced a more lighthearted and secular approach to life, focusing on themes of love, nature, and pleasure as a response to the religious turmoil of their time.
Samuel Johnson coined the term "metaphysical poets" to highlight their use of complex metaphors, intellectual themes, and unconventional poetic techniques that set them apart from traditional poets of their time.
Some 17th century British poets who wrote lyric poetry about such matters as love and religion were referred to as "metaphysical poets." They include Abraham Cowley, Richard Crashaw, John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell and Henry Vaughan.
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