Dr. Sachin Londhe, Associate Professor of English, K. N. Bhise College

  On a Drop of Dew: Andrew Marvell     About the Poet – Andrew Marvell ·          Andrew Marvell was a major Metaphysical poet of the 17th century. ·          Born in 1621 and died in 1678 . ·          Contemporary of John Donne and Henry Vaughan . ·          His poetry combines intellectual depth, spirituality, wit, and imagery from nature . ·          Known for philosophical reflections , especially on soul, body, time, and eternity . ·          Also worked as a politician and diplomat . ·          Famous poems include To His Coy Mistress , The Garden , The Definition of Love , and On a Drop of Dew . ·          His metaphysical poetry...

  The Retreat by Henry Vaughan About the Poet – Henry Vaughan ·          Henry Vaughan (1621–1695) was a Welsh metaphysical poet. ·          Belonged to the same school of poetry as John Donne and George Herbert . ·          Deeply influenced by religion, spirituality, nature, and mysticism. ·          Often called “The Silurist” because he came from the Silures region of Wales. ·          His poetry blends Christian faith , nostalgia , childhood innocence , and mystical experiences . ·          Strongly inspired by George Herbert , especially in his religious poems. ·          His major works include Silex Scintillans (1650, 1655) , Olor Iscanus , and many devotional poems. ·  ...