Samuel Johnson consolidated the phrase in 1779 in his critical writings "Lives of the Poets" when he noted "about the beginning of the 17th century appeared a race of writers that may be termed the metaphysical poets". ... Donne's imagery focuses on the new (late 16th century) learning of the English renaissance and on topical discoveries and exploration. ...

• Word Count: 737
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

At the same time James did not end his examination here; he went ahead to clarify that in as much as servitude was a result of Renaissance judiciousness, slavery resisting governmental issues was the social impact of innovator vision. ...

• Word Count: 1988
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate