Metaphysical poetrys relevance

Metaphysical poetry is still as important and relevant today as it was in the late sixteenth century. It uses universal themes and beautiful language to appeal to modern audiences and expand the mind of those who read it. Metaphysical poetry is intellectual poetry. Intellectual poetry is that it makes frequent reference to the world of ideas and strenuous demands of the reader’s intelligence. The use of symbolism with layers of allegorical interpretation in metaphysical poetry was a literacy tradition and a habit of mind. The poetry includes the simplest themes along the surface of life, sorrow and joy, love, battle and peace. Questions that were asked long ago are still being asked today. Metaphysical poetry discussed these questions and relates to everyone who reads them, as the poets never answer the questions, only talk about them. The poets liked to explore things for themselves much like the community. They did not accept the orthodox explanations for both nature and the univer...