Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Andrew Marvell
A biography of 17th century British poet, Andrew Marvell, with the texts of three of his works. Included is his most famous poem, "To His Coy Mistress."
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Donne
This online resource focuses on the life and work of John Donne. Includes links to related sources.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Language, Word Play and Text
Prose and verse, wordplay, neologisms, and rhetoric: discover how Shakespeare and Renaissance writers developed innovative and experimental uses of language.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Poetry
Discover close readings, critical interpretations, and personal responses to Shakespeare's sonnets, the poetry of John Donne, and more.
English Verse
English Verse: Andrew Marvell (1621 1678)
A few of Andrew Marvell's poems are offered here in full text, along with a very brief biographical sketch.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: John Donne
A nice, easy-to-read page with info on John Donne. Gives good insight into the metaphysical style of poetry with links to several of his poems. RL.9-10.10a&b text complexity
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: George Herbert (1593 1633) Easter Wings
"Easter Wings" is George Herbert's best-known poem. This site provides the text with some notes to help understanding. Links take viewer to some of Herbert's other poems.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: A Brief Guide to Metaphysical Poets
Concise explanation of the term "metaphysical poetry." It's mainly a discussion of the seventeenth century poetic movement, but it also includes some information about John Donne and other specific poets.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Computation
This metaphysical poem is about a guy who is not good at math. This site anaylses the poem in detail and gives excellent insights into what the poem means.