Category: Elizabethan Age
Metaphysical Poetry
Metaphysical Poetry Metaphysical poetry is a type of poetry characterized by intellectual and philosophical themes, use of conceits (extended metaphors), and exploration of the spiritual and physical aspects of love. The Metaphysical Poets...
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Shakespeare’s Sonnets William Shakespeare (1564–1616) penned a collection of 154 sonnets, which are regarded as a significant accomplishment in English poetry. The primary source for Shakespeare’s sonnets is a quarto (a book made by...
The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster
The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster 💬 The Duchess of Malfi is like a spicy Shakespearean soap opera with a twist – it’s all about a widowed duchess who secretly marries...
The Canonization by John Donne
The Canonization by John Donne 💬Picture this: The Canonization by John Donne is all like, “Hey, our love is so over-the-top amazing that it’s practically on par with becoming a saint in the eyes...
Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe 💬 Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus” is about the tragic downfall of a brilliant scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for power and knowledge. It explores themes...
Sir Philip Sidney: An Apology for Poetry
Sir Philip Sidney: An Apology for Poetry Contents About the Author Introduction Key Facts Historical Context Immediate Reason Summary About the Author Sir Philip Sidney was born on November 30, 1554, in Penshurst, Kent,...