{"product_id":"book-bgeq","title":"The Metaphysical Poets","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Thomas Carew, and Henry Vaughan—these were some of the seventeenth-century writers who devised a new form of poetry full of wit, intellect, and grace, which we now call metaphysical poetry. They wrote about their deepest religious feelings and their carnal pleasures in a way that was radically new and challenging to their readers. Their work was largely misunderstood or ignored for two centuries, until twentieth-century critics rediscovered it, finding in it a deep originality and a willingness to experiment that made much conventional poetry look merely decorative. This collection provides the perfect introduction to this diverse group of fascinating poets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this audiobook:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Anniversary\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Geoffrey Whitehead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Good Morrow\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Geoffrey Whitehead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sun Rising\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Will Keen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Canonisation\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Will Keen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Valediction Forbidding Mourning\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Geoffrey Whitehead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Nocturnal Upon St Lucy’s Day\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Geoffrey Whitehead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Flea\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Will Keen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Relic\u003c\/em\u003e by John Donne, read by Will Keen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Collar\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRedemption\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove I\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove II\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove III\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJordan I\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJordan II\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pearl\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Flower\u003c\/em\u003e by George Herbert, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo His Coy Mistress\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Marvell, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Coronet\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Marvell, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Definition of Love\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Marvell, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Garden\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Marvell, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn a Drop of Dew\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Marvell, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Retreat\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry Vaughan, read by Roy McMillan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry Vaughan, read by Roy McMillan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey Are All Gone Into the World of Light\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry Vaughan, read by Roy McMillan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo His (Supposed) Mistress\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Crashaw, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo Our Lord, Upon the Water Made Wine\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Crashaw, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMediocrity in Love Rejected –\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Carew, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo a Lady That Desired I Would Love He\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Carew, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Spring\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Carew, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury – To His Watch…\u003c\/em\u003e by Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, read by Roy McMillan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoc Ego Versiculos\u003c\/em\u003e by Francis Quarles, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Time\u003c\/em\u003e by Francis Quarles, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the World\u003c\/em\u003e by Francis Quarles, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgainst Love\u003c\/em\u003e by Katherine Philips, read by Laura Paton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Hall – On an Hourglass\u003c\/em\u003e by John Hall, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas Traherne – Shadows in the Water\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Traherne, read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo Lucasta, Going to the Wars\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Lovelace, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scrutiny\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Lovelace, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAubade The Lark Now Leaves…\u003c\/em\u003e by Sir William Davenant, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSir John Suckling – Of Thee, Kind Boy, I Ask No Red and White\u003c\/em\u003e by Sir John Suckling, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut Upon It, I Have Lov’d\u003c\/em\u003e by Sir John Suckling, read by Nicholas Boulton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdmund Waller – Of the Last Verses in the Book\u003c\/em\u003e by Edmund Waller (1606–1687), read by Jonathan Keeble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49390341488944,"sku":"BDbgeq","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49390341521712,"sku":"ZEbgeq","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49390341587248,"sku":"ZMbgeq","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/151315-bgeq-Square.jpg?v=1735263185","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-bgeq","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}