Which poet was first who used metaphysical poetry among his contemporaries ?
Correct answer: C. John Donne
- A. Edmund Spenser
- B. John Milton
- C. John Donne
- D. Sir Philip Sidney
Explanation
John Donne is regarded as the leading early metaphysical poet, known for conceits, intellectual arguments and striking comparisons. Spenser, Milton and Sidney are not normally classified as metaphysical poets.
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