donnean

Thân thiện

A student reads a donnean poem in a literature class.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or relating to or in the manner of John Donne: The word "Donnean" describes anything that is connected to, characteristic of, or reminiscent of the English poet John Donne (1572-1631), a leading figure of the metaphysical poets.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The poet's use of complex conceits is distinctly Donnean. (This describes a style characteristic of John Donne.)
  • Her thesis explores the Donnean influence on modern poetry. (This describes a connection or influence relating to John Donne.)
  • The critic noted the sermon's Donnean wit and intellectual depth. (This describes qualities in the manner of John Donne.)

Advanced Usage

• "Donnean conceit": Refers specifically to the elaborate, extended metaphors and intellectual comparisons that are a hallmark of John Donne's poetic style.

  • The poem's central Donnean conceit compares separated lovers to the legs of a compass.

• "Donnean sensibility": Describes a worldview or artistic approach that shares the philosophical questioning, emotional intensity, and fusion of physical and spiritual love found in Donne's work.

  • The novel exhibits a Donnean sensibility in its treatment of love and mortality.

Variants and Related Words

• Donnian (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning as "Donnean."
• Metaphysical (adj): Pertaining to the school of poetry to which John Donne belonged, characterized by intellectual ingenuity, complex imagery, and philosophical themes.

Synonyms

• Donne-like: Having qualities similar to those of John Donne.
• Metaphysical (in the specific literary context): Relating to the style of poets like John Donne.

Related Phrases

• In the Donnean tradition: Created in a style that follows or is influenced by the work of John Donne.
  • The contemporary poet writes firmly in the Donnean tradition.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or in the manner of John Donne

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Donnean
• Donnian