John Donne - "The Flea" and Andrew Marvell - "To His Coy Mistress": Metaphysical poetry: Virginity, sexuality and seduction in conceits

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, 13 entries in the bibliography, 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.