Episode Guide
Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670
Series: Six Centuries of Verse
Series Progress: Episode 13 of 1681% Completed
A episode from Six Centuries of Verse, Season 1, Episode 6.
At a Glance
Release DateJune 6, 1984
TypeEpisode
LanguageEnglish
Series Snapshot
Seasons1
Episodes16
You Are OnEpisode 13 of 16
Synopsis
The vigour and audacity of John Donne's love poetry is contrasted with his equally powerful devotional works. The programme then explores the work of Donne's disciple George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 8 hours 0 minutes (16 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 16 days
3 episodes/day: 6 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (16)
- S01E01 - Chaucer - Ted Hughes
- S01E10 - Wordsworth 1770-1850
- S01E11 - Younger Romantics
- S01E12 - Victorians 1837-1901
- S01E13 - American Pioneers 1855-1910
- S01E14 - Romantics and Realists
- S01E15 - Early Twentieth Century 1914-1939
- S01E16 - Towards the Present 1934-1984
- S01E02 - Old English
- S01E03 - Chaucer 1340-1400
- S01E04 - Medieval - Elizabethan 1400-1600
- S01E05 - Shakespeare 1564-1616
- S01E06 - Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670 Viewing
- S01E07 - Milton 1608-1674
- S01E08 - Restoration and Augustan 1660-1745
- S01E09 - Romantic Pioneers 1750-1805
