In this lecture we consider the three major styles of the early seventeenth-century poetry: the metaphysical, cavalier, and puritan styles.
In our last lecture, we considered Renaissance poetry of the late sixteenth century, a poetry that is characterized by classical decoration, neat organization, musical turns, praise and passion for idealized lovers cast in elegant Elizabethan delicacy. Early seventeenth century poetic styles depart from this tradition in complex ways.
Introduction: 0:00-4:25
Metaphysical Style: 4:25-19:05
English Civil Wars - Historical Context: 19:05-22:22
Cavalier Style: 22:22-29:29
Puritan Style: 29:29-42:22
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