I have a confession to make. I love literature, but I hate Metaphysical poetry. Unfortunately, College Board loves to include it on the test. So I was hoping you would teach it for me. All of these Mini-Research Projects are up for grabs, but I only need one person to do each. E-mail me at msdame3@gmail.com if you'd like to take one on.

What is Metaphysical poetry, when did it happen, and what made it new for its time? Who were the major Metaphysical poets?

Read and research "The Flea" by John Donne. How does Donne use extended metaphor in this poem?

Read and research "Virtue" by George Herbert. What makes this a "metaphysical poem"? (Note: You will need to also look up characteristics of a metaphysical poem.)

Extra-Credit Opportunity: Read "Easter Wings" by George Herbert. Research concrete poetry. What is similar about these poems? What is different? What does this tell us about the Big Question: How does literature change over time?