Publisher's Synopsis
With their intricate arguments, startling conceits and dazzling wit, the seventeenth century poets who became known as metaphysical brought a new ingenuity and energy to English verse.
About the Publisher
In January 1946, the Penguin Classics list was launched with E. V. Rieu's translation of The Odyssey. The series now consists of over 800 titles including the best in English, American, European, classical and non-western literature and an extensive range of philosophy, religion, art, history and politics titles.
