metaphysical poetry

Portrait of John Donne, painted around 1616, depicting the poet in dark clothing with a lace collar and a reflective expression.

John Donne

Explore the life and legacy of John Donne, the Metaphysical poet whose fusion of intellect, passion, and faith transformed English poetry in the…

The Flea

John Donne’s “The Flea” turns a biting insect into a daring metaphor for love and seduction, blending wit, irony, and metaphysical depth.

To His Coy Mistress

Andrew Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress” transforms seduction into philosophy, urging lovers to seize life before time and death prevail.

The Phoenix and the Turtle

Shakespeare’s The Phoenix and the Turtle mourns the mystical union of two lovers — a profound elegy on love, truth, and spiritual unity.

No Man Is An Island

John Donne’s timeless meditation on human unity and mortality — a profound reminder that all souls are connected.