Metaphysical Wit

by A.J. Smith

Book Overview

English metaphysical poetry, from Donne to Marvell, is conspicuously witty. A. J. Smith seeks the central importance of wit in the thinking of the metaphysical poets, and argues that metaphysical wit... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521035295
• ISBN13: 9780521035293
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"