Metaphysical John Donne
Select one topic from the list below and post a grammatically correct short response (minimum of 250 words) in your own words that fully addresses the question(s) asked.
- How, where, and why was the King James Version of the Bible produced? Compare several different translations (including the King James) of Psalm 23 or another portion of the Bible. What do different versions emphasize? Which do you find most compelling or moving? Why?
- What is the theme of Milton’s Paradise Lost? Who are the central characters? What is his purpose in writing?
- Describe and explain how the work of Rembrandt and other visual artists in this chapter exhibit the Northern Reformation’s emphasis on a return to Holy Scripture. Provide specific examples from the readings in your response.
- Why has the stylistic term metaphysical been invented to describe the poetry of John Donne? Explain what the term means and give details using the examples in this chapter.
- How does the “Protestant devotionalism” of the north Netherlands reveal itself in the paintings of Rembrandt? Describe the unique characteristics of Protestant devotionalism as reflected in the art of Rembrandt.
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Why has the stylistic term metaphysical been invented to describe the poetry of John Donne? Explain what the term means and give details using the examples in this chapter.
Metaphysical simply means of or relating to things that are thought to exist but that cannot be seen. It means dealing with the relationship between spirit to matter or the ultimate nature of reality. The poetry of John Donne is concerned with the whole experience of man, especially his relationship with God. It encompasses the whole experience of man including his intelligence, and the eternal perspective. Metaphysical poets such as John Donne are a group if 17th century English pets whose work was notable for its intelligent use of theological concepts. For instance, John Donne in his poem Meditation (17…
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