English Literature A-Level

Alchemy and Science

What Alchemy and Science means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

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A metaphysical conceit in which love is described as an alchemist drawing a quintessence even from nothingness, and later distilling the bereaved speaker into the grave of all that's nothing.

Pearson Edexcel · Component 3: Poetry – Section B: Specified Poetry Pre- or Post-1900 – Pre-1900 – Metaphysical Poetry – Metaphysical Poetry, editor Colin Burrow (Penguin, 2006) (study guide)

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Component 3: Poetry – Section B: Specified Poetry Pre- or Post-1900 – Pre-1900 – Metaphysical Poetry – Metaphysical Poetry, editor Colin Burrow (Penguin, 2006) (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)

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