A Coursebook in English Poetry英语诗歌教程SongJohn DonnecontentsHistorical Background Brief Introduction to Author Metaphysical Poetry 玄学派诗歌 Donnes Works Analysis of the SongHistorical BackgroundThe 17th century was the most turbulent（动荡不安）period in the history of the UK.The Queen Elizabeth died in 1603, Englands King and the parliament Contradiction becomes more intense, political unrest. In January 1649, Charles I was guillotined, may in the same year,the British declared a republic.女王伊丽莎白死于1603年,英格兰的国王与议会的矛盾变得更加激烈,政治 动荡不安。1649年1月,查理一世被送上断头台,可能在同年,英国宣布为共 和国。In politics, the Glorious Revolution carried on,established the system of capitalism, lays a foundationfor rapid development of the UK, is Britains political security become the day not Fall empire.In the economy, the Industrial Revolution happended. In the field of production and socialrelations, it caused a fundamental change,brought the huge influence to human history.John DonneJohn Donne （15721631) The leading figure of the metaphysical poetryBrief Introduction to AuthorJohn Donne was the most outstanding of the English Metaphysical Poets and a churchman famous for his spellbinding sermons.Donne was born in London to a prominen Roman Catholic family but converted to Anglicanism during the 1590s.Early Life At the age of 11 he entered the University of Oxford, where he studied for three years. According to some accounts, he spent the next three years at the University of Cambridge but took no degree at either university. He began the study of law at Lincolns Inn, London, in 1592, and he seemed destined for a legal or diplomatic career. Donne was appointed private secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton, Keeper of the Great Seal, in 1598. His MarrigeHis secret marriage in 1601 toEgertons niece, Anne More,resulted in his dismissal from this position and in a briefimprisonment. During the next few years Donne made a meager living as a lawyer.Metaphysical PoetryMetaphysical Poets refer to a school of poets that appeared at the beginning of the 17th century.They have a rebellious spirit. Features: 1.diction: simple 2.imagery: drawn from commonplace, the remote or actual life 3.emotions: shaped and expressed by logical reasoning.Conceit（奇喻） Metaphysical poetry uses conceits to express ideas. A conceit is an elaborate(精细的） and surprising figure of speech, comparing two very dissimilar（不同的） things. conceits: Poets wrote on a variety of religious and secular themes, and toexpress their ideas, they used startling, highly imaginative comparisons known as conceits.Donne works The song and sonnet (“Song”)歌曲和十四行诗 Holy Sonnets 圣十四行 诗 The Elegies挽歌 The Flea 跳蚤 Devotions upon Emergent Occasions 突发事件的祷 告Analysis of the SongGo and catch a falling star， Get with child a mandrake root， Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the Devils foot, Teach me to hear mermaids singing, Or to keep off envys stinging, And find What wind Serves to advance an honest mind.Rhythmababccddd ababccddd ababccdddJohn Donne SongGo and catch a falling star, Get with child a mandrake root, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the Devils foot, Teach me to hear mermaids singing, Or to keep off envys stinging, And find What wind Serves to advance an honest mind.用曼德拉草变回孩提原形 就像追逐一颗陨落的流星 何处能找回逝去的光阴 是谁拖长了恶魔的脚印 教会我倾听人鱼的乐音 让我摆脱嫉妒的心 然后感受 一阵微风 拂起升华的灵If thou best born to strange sights, Things invisible to see, Ride ten thousand days and nights, Till Age snow white hairs on thee, Thou, when thou returnst, wilt tell me All strange wonders that befell thee, And swear Nowhere Lives a woman true, and fair. 如果你要看独特的风景 勇于尝新 游历你一生的光阴 直到白发结上双鬓 当你回来，讲给我听一切事情你曾历经 然后相信 这个世界 没有真实美丽的女人心If thou findst one, let mek now, Such a pilgrimage were sweet; Yet do not, I would not go, Though at next door we might meet; Though she were true when you met her, And last till you write your letter, Yet she Will be False, ere I come, to two or three.如果找到，讲给我听 如此甜蜜一定不虚此行 但找不到，我也不愿远 尽管下一次邂逅我们相信尽管她真实你也能看清直到，你写下这封信 而她已经 铸成错误 在我来之前已有人光临FeatureFeatures: A conceit is a combination of thoughts or images that are not usually associated with one another. Each stanza is nine lines, slightly longer than might be expected ,but this allows for the more complex and abstract ideas,which are archetypal of metaphysical poetry. This poem chiefly concerns the lack of constancy in women. The tone taken is one of gentle cynicism and mocking. A lyrical element to the words and a musical rhythm,which are fulfilled by this neatly crafted poem.小组成员陈菊梅 4201110122：查找资料王 蓉 4201110123：查找资料杨 扣 4201110124：讲解ppt，朗读诗歌张亚兰 4201110128：制作pptThank you