11. 17th Century Poetry: Satire 3 Concluded and Some Holy Sonnets

28/02/2014 1h 19min
11. 17th Century Poetry: Satire 3 Concluded and Some Holy Sonnets

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We conclude Satire 3, and talk about the difference between an aesthetics of difficulty (Donne's) and of effortlessness (e.g. Herrick and the Cavaliers).  Satire 3 as promoting difficulty as promoting thought.  Then on to "Batter My Heart..." and "Father, part of his double interest..." Some discussion of the NIcene Ring.

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