What was the primary theme in the poetry of Welsh writer Katherine Philips?

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Tributes to the fleeting nature of life and beautyExpressions of lesbian desire crafted without catering to a male audienceDescriptions of spiritual rapture and divine influenceHonoring female friendships using Platonic ideals typically applied to male bondsNone of the above

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Katherine Philips is best known for her poetic focus on female friendship, celebrating these relationships through a Platonic lens commonly reserved for male friendships. While other themes like transience, sexuality, or religious experience appear in literature, her distinctive contribution lies in elevating the bond between women in this philosophical context.

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