How to Read Metaphysical Nature-Poems
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An introduction to four metaphysical nature-poems: George Herbert\\u2019s \\u201cLife\\u201d; Henry King\\u2019s \\u201cA Contemplation upon Flowers\\u201d; and Andrew Marvell\\u2019s \\u201cBermudas\\u201d and \\u201cThe Garden.\\u201d
\\nThese poems share natural subjects, yet each uses flowers and plants and fruits to raise various spiritual themes: including death (most prominently); divine providence; and the contentment that derives from solitude.
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