Sub Specie 16-17th Century Aeternitates

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31 Days Sub Specie 16th-17th-Century-Aeternitates

For 31 days I read from 16th- and 17th-century literature, most notably including Montaigne's "Essais" and the metaphysical poets. Snuck…

2 years ago
  • Sub Specie 16-17th Century Aeternitates

Discovering Robert Southwell’s Metaphysical Poetry

A few reflections on the discovery of 16th-century poet Robert Southwell, apparently an exemplar of English Metaphysical Poetry.

2 years ago