Print
Metaphysical Poetry
Richard Willmott, John Smart, Pamela Bickley, Ian Brinton, Stephen Siddall
February 2002
9780521789608
Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres.
Sorry, the product you are trying to view is not available in your country.
The emotional power and intellectual challenge of metaphysical poetry are such that it still appeals to modern readers. This book looks at the many ways in which readers at different times have read metaphysical poetry, suggesting approaches for readers today.
Features
- Each title includes a wide-ranging yet carefully levelled introductory discussion of a literary period, genre or theme, to provide students with an excellent introduction to an area of literature.
- Helps students to address the new assessment objective 4 ('demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received') - worth up to 35% of the A level qualification under new guidelines.
- Discussion questions and end-of-section tasks offer an invaluable resource for self study as well as helpful exam preparation.
- A mini-anthology of texts and extracts saves teachers time searching for appropriate 'wider reading' texts.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chronology
- 1. The historical and cultural background
- 2. Approaching the poems
- 3. Texts and extracts
- 4. Critical approaches to the poetry
- 5. How to write about metaphysical poetry
- 6. Resources.
Advice on useful tools
Advice on useful tools, activities and timetabling from teachers experiencing school closures.
Cambridge GO
All our supporting resources have now moved to Cambridge GO – the new home for your Cambridge digital content.
Listen to our podcast
Listen to our podcast to discover teaching inspiration & advice from leading educational thinkers.
