John Donne - "The Flea" and Andrew Marvell - "To His Coy Mistress"

Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, Bielefeld University (Universität), course: A Survey of British Literature, language: English, abstract: - definition of metaphysical poetry and conceits.

• analysis of conceits in the poems "To His Coy Mistress" and "The Flea" with regard to virginity, sexuality and seduction in poetry of the 17th century.
• comparison of Donne's and Marvell's Poetry.
• conclusion.