How to Read Metaphysical Nature-Poems
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.\u201dÂ
\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.