An introduction to J.C. Herbert Grierson's book, Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the 17th Century. This provides a good explanation of metaphysical poetry as a type, and you can access the rest of the book which is a collection of the...

Traces Donne's progress and success as a 17th century poet. Full text excerpt taken from "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature."

A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.

Get a taste of the metaphysical style by reading selected works of Andrew Marvell, noted metaphysical poet of the 17th century.

This site from the University of Toronto has information on one of the noted 17th century Metaphysical Poets. Get a feel of the metaphysical style by viewing Crashaw's poetry on-line.

This site indexes a full-text of 11 of Henry Vaughan's poems. Also included is some biographical information.

Get a taste of metaphysical poetry from one of the most famous metaphysical poets, George Herbert. Here are 21 of his poems, as well as some brief biographical information.

This is the text of the anonymous 17th century Scottish poem "The Twa Corbies."

Margaret Cavendish and Katherine Philips both wrote across a range of genres and achieved considerable success in their day. This article explores their different approaches to the difficulties of being a 17th-century female writer.

This resource contains individual sections about the Cavalier poets of 17th century Britain. Includes poems and quotes.

An excellent and detailed site which lists over 750 British authors. The site provides links to more information about each author and is categorized by alphabet and time period. Some links may no longer work in the archived URL.

This site from the Fu Jen University describes the term "metaphysical" and gives history and definition of the term "metaphysical poet" as coined by critic Samuel Johnson.

Works of Robert Herrick, John Donne, George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell are featured on this site from the Fu Jen University. After reading "Upon Julia's Clothes," readers are treated to helpful questions which will help in preparation...

Bartleby provides the full text for the following poems: "The Retreat", "Peace", "The Timber", and "Friends Departed".

Resource provides the e-text of the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick (1591-1674) published in the 19th century with an introduction by the editor Francis Turner Palgrave (1824-1897).

Contains full text of "Donne's Relation to Petrarch," as appears in "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature." Explains how Donne broke the Petrarchian poetic style.

Excerpt taken from "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature," this site places Donne amidst Elizabethan poets of his era and defines Donne apart from them.

A biography of 17th century British poet, Andrew Marvell, with the texts of three of his works. Included is his most famous poem, "To His Coy Mistress."

Discover how writers of the 17th and 18th centuries used satire and humour to address issues around politics and power, inequality and class, gender and marriage - as well as to entertain readers and audiences.

An in-depth biography of cavalier poet Thomas Carew. It mentions his heritage, up-bringing, education, career at court, and his death. As well as providing a wealth of information on Carew, this site also includes several of his most...

This site provides the text of "The Retreat" by Henry Vaughan in its entirety.

Website from SelfKnowlege.com attempts to connect the content of Robert Herrick poems to the expression, description, and meaning of human reality. Included is Herrick's poetry, biographical information, and links to other search tools...

This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "How Soon Hath Time, The Subtle Thief of Youth." Includes notes and a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.

This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "I Did But Prompt the Age to Quit Their Clogs." Includes notes. Links to other poems and information on Milton's life.