Donne Context Flashcards
1
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Ptolemaic Astronomy
A
The earth is the centre of the universe and is circulated by spheres that are hollow globes which carry with them heavenly bodies. Meant to be 9 globes which together form heaven.
2
Q
Alchemy
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A medieval scientific study which attempted to turn base metals into silver and gold and/or find the elixir of life
3
Q
Francesco Petrarch
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A 14th century Italian poet who dedicated all his poems to his unrequited love, Laura.
4
Q
Petrarchan Sonnet
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Contains a octave typically with an ABBAABBA rhyme scheme, followed by a sestet, which tends to follow a CDCDCD or CDECDE rhyme scheme. Also tends to have iambic pentameter.
5
Q
When did Donne become Dean of St Pauls?
A
1621
