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

  The Pulley: George Herbert About the Poet – George Herbert ·          George Herbert was a major Metaphysical poet of the 17th century. ·          Born in 1593 into an aristocratic family in England. ·          Educated at Cambridge University , where he became a public orator. ·          Later gave up a worldly career and became an Anglican priest . ·          His poetry reflects deep religious faith, humility, and devotion to God . ·          Strongly influenced by Christian theology and spirituality . ·          His poems are simple in language but profound in meaning. ·          Famous for using everyday objects (like a pulley, altar, col...

  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...