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• The era was between the 16th and 17th centuries, eventually falling to Romanticism.

• Focused on the philosophical discussion of spirituality, with a large focus on the Christian God in particular.

• While most approach the subject of God from a theological point of view, often using the Bible for support, the Metaphysical Poets approached the subject from a logical and reasonable point of view.  

Metaphysical Poets

• The most recogized among the poets was John Donne, who discussed many important contemporary topics including sexual realism and psychological analysis – against the conservative views of their religion.

• Other poets include John Milton, Richard Crashaw, Henry Vaughn and Abraham Cowley.